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Nova Early Learning Center
School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
248 Bedford White RD, Jackson, TN 38305
- Math 25% proficient (2009)
- Reading 25% proficient (2009)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nova Early Learning Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Nova Early Learning Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| West Tennessee School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Isaac Lane Technology Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–3 | 4.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Community Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 657 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Nova Early Learning Center is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova Early Learning Center
Nova Early Learning Center is a public school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,704 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova Early Learning Center
What grades does Nova Early Learning Center serve?
Nova Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Nova Early Learning Center?
Nova Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova Early Learning Center rank in TN?
Nova Early Learning Center ranks #1,704 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Nova Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Nova Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova Early Learning Center has 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Nova Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Nova Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nova Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Nova Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (731) 427-6396
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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