Jackson Street Elementary School

About Jackson Street Elementary School

Jackson Street Elementary School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment located in the heart of downtown. With a student population of over 500, Jackson Street Elementary offers a wide range of educational opportunities for children from kindergarten through fifth grade.
At Jackson Street Elementary, students are encouraged to explore their interests and discover their passions. They have access to an array of enrichment activities, such as music, art, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Jackson Street Elementary is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on character development and values-based education. Teachers and staff work together to ensure that each student is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Jackson Street Elementary is proud to be part of the vibrant and diverse downtown community. The school is committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration. With a strong focus on academics, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular activities, Jackson Street Elementary is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	405 Jackson St. Yreka, CA 96097
Phone:	(530) 842-3561
Site:	yrekausd.net
Grades:	4 – 8
Enrollment:	487 students

Overview Jackson Street Elementary School

Jackson Street Elementary School serves 487 students in grades 4-8.
Jackson Street Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Jackson Street Elementary School

Jackson Street Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jackson Street Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.