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Jackson M Elem School

917 W 88th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Ranked 845 of 1380 in Illinois

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Jackson M Elem School

917 W 88th St, Chicago, IL 60620

About Jackson M Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 11%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 11% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
315
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.32%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.54%
Black 96.83%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.32%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.54%
Black
96.83%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315
50.48%
159 Female
49.52%
156 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

315 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jackson M Elem School Contact Information

Address

917 W 88th St, Chicago, IL 60620

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Phone

(773) 535-3341

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TOP 845 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jackson M Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School demonstrated its holistic STEAM program that builds critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills for students in grades PK-8. The school continues to empower its scholars through the Student Voice Committee, promoting leadership and community involvement. Families and staff remain focused on a safe, nurturing environment that prepares every student for success in college and future careers.

FAQ

Q1. Do they sell school spirit jackets in the main office at Jackson M Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, you can totally buy all the awesome school merchandise directly from the secretary during normal business hours.

Q2. Can my kid bring their own crayons to class at Jackson M Elem School?

Ans. For sure, we honestly encourage kids to keep a small pack of crayons right in their personal desks.

Q3. How do we find out if school is delayed for flooding at Jackson M Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, the district will totally send an automated phone call and text message before six in the morning.

Q4. Are kids allowed to bring gum to lunch at Jackson M Elem School?

Ans. Nope, we honestly completely ban all gum from the campus to keep the carpets clean and nice.

Q5. Do they have a special geography fair for the community at Jackson M Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the social studies teachers totally transform the gym into a massive expo showcasing all Their' projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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