Serving 336 students in grades 4-8, Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary serves the east part of Jackson, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Motto
Empowering Excellence Together
School Rankings
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
81%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School is ranked #1612 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School?
336 students attend Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School part of?
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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