A
Very Good
85/100

Jackson County Central Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 703 MILL ROAD E, Lakefield, MN 56150
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 66th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
236
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%66/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
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 Minnesota 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
White52%52%reading -17 pts, math -12 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts29th 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 703 MILL ROAD E
City Lakefield
ZIP Code 56150
District 2700231
NCES School ID 270023102042
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56150

Understanding the community around Jackson County Central Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,396
Per Capita Income $32,869
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%
High School or Higher 90.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,600
Median Rent $848
Owner-Occupied 85.1%
Renter-Occupied 14.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jackson County Central Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.2%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 236
Teachers (FTE) 16.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jackson County Central Middle?
Jackson County Central Middle has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Jackson County Central Middle?
Jackson County Central Middle has 236 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Jackson County Central Middle serve?
Jackson County Central Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jackson County Central Middle receive per student?
Jackson County Central Middle receives $32,734 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jackson County Central Middle in 56150 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,482
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
14.9%

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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