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Jackson County Middle School

170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562

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Jackson County Middle School serves 396 students in grades 4-8.

Jackson County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 396 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Jackson County Middle School's student population of 396 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Total Students

396 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jackson County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jackson County Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TN)

Overall Testing Rank

#954 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jackson County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jackson County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

22%

White

94%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Jackson County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.58

This chart display the diversity score of Jackson County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

74%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jackson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson County Middle School's ranking?

Jackson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).

How many students attend Jackson County Middle School?

396 students attend Jackson County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Jackson County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Middle School?

Jackson County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.

What grades does Jackson County Middle School offer ?

Jackson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Jackson County Middle School part of?

Jackson County Middle School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 396 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education