Serving 709 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 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 709 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
709 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Prepare Each Student to Be Successful
School Rankings
P J Jacobs Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P J Jacobs Junior High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
74%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stevens Point Area Public School District
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 #1076 out of 1,962 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
709 students attend P J Jacobs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P J Jacobs Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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