Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary
388 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary, located on Lexington Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, serves as a specialized institution within the Jackson-Madison County School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a curriculum that goes beyond traditional primary education, placing a strong emphasis on integrating technology and early career exploration into the daily learning experience. By exposing young students to various career pathways and technical skills, the school aims to foster both academic excellence and an early understanding of the modern professional landscape.
Beyond its focus on career readiness, the school functions as a hub for its local community, drawing students who are eager for a hands-on, innovation-driven approach to their studies. The curriculum is typically structured to develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative problem-solving abilities, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By combining rigorous academic standards with specialized technical exposure, Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary strives to equip its students with the foundational tools needed to navigate an increasingly technology-dependent world.
Beyond its focus on career readiness, the school functions as a hub for its local community, drawing students who are eager for a hands-on, innovation-driven approach to their studies. The curriculum is typically structured to develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative problem-solving abilities, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By combining rigorous academic standards with specialized technical exposure, Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary strives to equip its students with the foundational tools needed to navigate an increasingly technology-dependent world.
388
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 333 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 23 |
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Black333 (85.8 %)
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Two or More23 (5.9 %)
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White16 (4.1 %)
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Hispanic15 (3.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Madison County |
| Phone: | (731)427-4581 |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 388 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
96
Grade 5
80
Grade 6
72
Grade 7
76
Grade 8
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 96 |
| Grade 5 | 80 |
| Grade 6 | 72 |
| Grade 7 | 76 |
| Grade 8 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 202 | 52.1% |
| Male | 186 | 47.9% |
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