Ione Junior High

Amador County Unified
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
393 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ione Junior High, located at 217 Rex Ave. in Jackson, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for middle school students within the Amador County region. As part of the local public school system, the campus is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. The school focuses on building a rigorous learning environment while fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and preparation for future academic success.

The facility at Rex Ave. serves as a hub for the local student body, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards across core subjects while providing extracurricular opportunities that promote well-rounded growth. By prioritizing teacher-student collaboration and a structured educational experience, Ione Junior High aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal responsibility necessary to excel as they progress toward secondary education.
393
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    253 (64.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    101 (25.7 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Amador County Unified
Phone: (209)257-5500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 142
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jackson Junior High
Amador County Unified
346 Students
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th