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North Parkway Middle School
Middle School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1341 North PKWY, Jackson, TN 38305
- Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Parkway Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Parkway Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Jackson Central Merry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Jackson Career Technology Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 4–8 | 2.4 mi | 411 | Compare → |
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.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 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
North Parkway Middle School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Parkway Middle School
North Parkway Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 333 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,751 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Parkway Middle School
What grades does North Parkway Middle School serve?
North Parkway Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Parkway Middle School?
North Parkway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Parkway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Parkway Middle 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 North Parkway Middle School rank in TN?
North Parkway Middle School ranks #1,751 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is North Parkway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Parkway Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 North Parkway Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Parkway Middle School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is North Parkway Middle School a charter school?
No, North Parkway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Parkway Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Parkway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (731) 427-3384
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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