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Jackson Middle

2200 Ontario Street, Greensboro, NC, 27403

About Jackson Middle

Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the Guilford County Schools district and serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 431 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1. This supports structured classroom instruction while also meeting district staffing standards. Jackson Middle offers a core academic curriculum that meets North Carolina standards. This includes English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students can also choose electives like art, music, and physical education. The student body is diverse, with a lot of minority students and families from different economic backgrounds. This is similar to the Greensboro community as a whole. Based on the assessment data we have, 17% of students are proficient at math, and 30% are proficient at reading or better. This shows that these are areas where academic growth programs should be a top priority. The school gets money from the government and programs supported by the district that are meant to help students do better and be more involved. Jackson Middle School is in a well-established city area and focuses on making the school a supportive place to learn while also dealing with academic problems. Overall, the school has a lot of potential because it keeps getting help with teaching, has programs that focus on students, and gets the community involved, making it one of the best schools in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

2200 Ontario Street, Greensboro, NC, 27403

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Phone

(336) 294-7350

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 30% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
431
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jackson Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

192

of 206 in North Carolina

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: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 3.71%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic 38.28%
Black 49.88%
Two+ Races 1.62%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
3.71%
Asian
5.8%
Hispanic
38.28%
Black
49.88%
Two+ Races
1.62%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
49.19%
212 Female
50.81%
219 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

287 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has announced statewide initiatives with positive implications for middle schools — including district participation in programs like the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, a multi-year effort investing in school improvement and student support services.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities can students do outside of school at Jackson Middle?

Ans. Jackson Middle has sports teams, art clubs, music programs, and STEM clubs to help students with different interests.

Q2. Does Jackson Middle help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, the school has special programs and staff to help students who learn in different ways.

Q3. What kinds of technology does Jackson Middle have?

Ans. There are computer labs, smart boards, and tablets and laptops available at the school to help students learn.

Q4. Are there chances for students to be leaders at Jackson Middle?

Ans. Students can join the student council, peer mentoring, and programs that teach them how to be leaders.

Q5: How does Jackson Middle School get people involved in the community?

Ans. The school encourages volunteer work, family events, and projects in the local community.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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