Serving 700 students in grades 7-9, P J Jacobs Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
P J Jacobs Junior High School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P J Jacobs Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P J Jacobs Junior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P J Jacobs Junior High School's ranking?
P J Jacobs Junior High School is ranked #1249 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are P J Jacobs Junior High School often compared to?
P J Jacobs Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend P J Jacobs Junior High School?
700 students attend P J Jacobs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P J Jacobs Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P J Jacobs Junior High School?
P J Jacobs Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does P J Jacobs Junior High School offer ?
P J Jacobs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P J Jacobs Junior High School part of?
P J Jacobs Junior High School is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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