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Jackson Academic Steam Academy

School · Madison County · Jackson, TN

A Madison County school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1938 Emporium DR, Jackson, TN 38305

  • Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$11,115
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Jackson Academic Steam Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 21% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)

Based on 6 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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 Jackson Academic Steam Academy 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Jackson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–120.9 mi631Compare →
Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.6 mi25Compare →
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9PK–123.5 mi548Compare →
Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–123.8 mi191Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Madison County

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#11 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

Jackson Academic Steam Academy is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Academic Steam Academy

Jackson Academic Steam Academy is a public school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Academic Steam Academy

What grades does Jackson Academic Steam Academy serve?

Jackson Academic Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Jackson Academic Steam Academy?

Jackson Academic Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academic Steam Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academic Steam Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Academic Steam Academy rank in TN?

Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks #1,385 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Jackson Academic Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Academic Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Jackson Academic Steam Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Academic Steam Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Is Jackson Academic Steam Academy a charter school?

No, Jackson Academic Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackson Academic Steam Academy a Title I school?

No, Jackson Academic Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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