- West Jackson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson Middle School (214 vs. 91).
- Jefferson Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than West Jackson Middle School (509.5:1 vs. 451.7:1).
- West Jackson Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Jefferson Middle School (249 vs. 201).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Jackson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson Middle School (214 vs. 91).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Jackson Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Jefferson Middle School (249 vs. 201).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Jefferson Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than West Jackson Middle School (28 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Jefferson Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than West Jackson Middle School (509.5:1 vs. 451.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Jackson Middle School
$13,848.26
Jefferson Middle School
$11,395.34
Local revenue share
West Jackson Middle School
46.5%
Jefferson Middle School
50.7%
State revenue share
West Jackson Middle School
44.3%
Jefferson Middle School
45.2%
Federal revenue share
West Jackson Middle School
9.3%
Jefferson Middle School
4.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Jackson Middle School
21.1%
Jefferson Middle School
11.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jackson County
$85,012
Jackson County
$85,012
Poverty rate
Jackson County
8.3%
Jackson County
8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson County
27.3%
Jackson County
27.3%
Unemployment rate
Jackson County
2.9%
Jackson County
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.