C
Below Average
53/100

JPS Montessori Center

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 820 BENNETT ST, Jackson, MI 49202
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
147
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%28/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−26 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Low-income30%10%reading -6 pts, math -21 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 820 BENNETT ST
City Jackson
ZIP Code 49202
District 2619620
NCES School ID 261962008691
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49202

Understanding the community around JPS Montessori Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,850
Per Capita Income $28,516
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $96,300
Median Rent $859
Owner-Occupied 55.1%
Renter-Occupied 44.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for JPS Montessori Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.2%
Two or More Races 27.2%
Black 21.1%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 147
Teachers (FTE) 8.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for JPS Montessori Center?
JPS Montessori Center has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend JPS Montessori Center?
JPS Montessori Center has 147 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does JPS Montessori Center serve?
JPS Montessori Center serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does JPS Montessori Center receive per student?
JPS Montessori Center receives $22,279 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around JPS Montessori Center in 49202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$141,251
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,046
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
44.9%

Other Schools in 49202

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026