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#1775 of 1,786 schools in TN

Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Jackson, TN

A Madison County elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

211 Old Hickory BLVD, Jackson, TN 38305

  • Math 13% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,115
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Andrew Jackson Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Andrew Jackson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,292

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$1,201/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.8 mi25Compare →
Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1K–120.9 mi286Compare →
Jackson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–121.7 mi631Compare →
Community Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–81.8 mi657Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madison County

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#24 of 25
District spending per student
$11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary School

What grades does Andrew Jackson Elementary School serve?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andrew Jackson Elementary School rank in TN?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School ranks #1,775 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Andrew Jackson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Andrew Jackson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Andrew Jackson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Jackson Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
Area population (ZIP 38305)
53,366
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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