The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 52% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Jordan/jackson Elementary
Jordan/Jackson Elementary serves students in grades three through five and is one of several public schools in Mansfield located near the center of town along East Street. The school operates as a regular public school within the Mansfield district, which includes elementary schools for younger grades, a middle school, and a high school. Because Jordan/Jackson covers only upper elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the state testing results apply to the grades it serves.
On the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments, Jordan/Jackson’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits in the top quartile among elementary and middle schools in Bristol County districts. In math, a majority of students met or exceeded the proficiency standard, and in English language arts about half of students did the same. Science proficiency also came in around a similar level. These results position the school above the midpoint for the county, though the numbers show that a meaningful share of students are not yet reaching the proficient level. Looking at trends over the past several years, ELA proficiency has fluctuated, reaching peaks in some years and dipping in others, with the most recent year landing near the middle of its historical range. Math proficiency has stayed within a relatively narrow band, with no sustained upward or downward movement. The data available covers only all-students results; the school’s free or reduced-price lunch rate, special education share, and English learner share were not reported in the available source, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how the school supports different learner groups.
The student body is diverse, with a substantial majority of white students and smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across the three grades, with each grade class of comparable size. Because the school does not serve early elementary or middle grades, students transition into Jordan/Jackson from the district’s other elementary schools and move on to Qualters Middle School when they finish fifth grade.
Mansfield is a mixed-use community with suburban residential neighborhoods, a downtown with restaurants and boutiques, and significant commercial and industrial activity anchored by the Cabot Business Park and a growing biotech sector. The town has seen active economic development, including a new life sciences campus, and is positioned as a business-friendly location with its own municipal electric company. Housing values in the area are above the national median and have appreciated modestly in recent years, reflecting the broader demand in the region. The town’s schools are concentrated near Mansfield Center, and the school district offices are located adjacent to town hall. In spring 2024, Mansfield voters approved a Proposition 2½ override to fund the school district’s operating budget, which averted deep staff and program cuts that had been proposed. This override will have a lasting impact on property taxes and school services, a fact worth noting for families considering a move to town.
For a family looking at Jordan/Jackson, the key takeaway is that it is a solidly performing upper-elementary school within a district that has recently made a financial commitment to maintain its programs. The academic results are above the county median but not among the highest in the area, and the trends do not show a consistent direction. The school’s setting is suburban, and its size is typical for a grade three through five building in a town of Mansfield’s scale. Because data on student support services and subgroup performance is limited in the available records, a parent with specific concerns about special education or English language services would likely want to follow up with the school directly.
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