JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL MIDDLE

JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST.
205 4TH AVE N
LAKEFIELD, MN 56150
241 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jackson County Central Middle School, located in Lakefield, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for the district’s intermediate grade levels. As part of the Jackson County Central school system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on both core curricular excellence and social-emotional growth, the institution aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that caters to the developmental needs of middle schoolers.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages its position within the community to offer various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students. The district emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to promote student success and community pride. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives, ensuring that parents and guardians remain actively involved in their children's education.
241
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (84.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: No
District: JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (507)662-6625
Website: http://www.jccschools.com/middleschool
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 79
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 89
Gender Ratio