JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 1,327 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER for Math and Science (JTC) is a specialized magnet middle school located in Garland, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Garland Independent School District. As a dedicated magnet campus, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum centered on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, providing students with advanced coursework and hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for high-level high school programs and future careers in technical fields.
Beyond its core academic focus, JTC is recognized for fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. The school integrates modern technology into daily instruction and offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests in robotics, computer science, and engineering. By combining specialized instruction with a focus on problem-solving and critical thinking, JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER aims to challenge its student body and maintain high academic standards, serving as a pillar of educational excellence within the Garland community.
For more information, contact JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER at (972) 494-8362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARLAND, TX 75042-4821
(972) 494-8362
JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 1,327 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- GARLAND ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,327
- Teachers:
- 72.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,327 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.3%
- Asian
- 16.3%
- White
- 15.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.