Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)

668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(10-11)
18%
42%
(10-11)
19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
95%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School?
490 students attend Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School?
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School part of?
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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