Summary:
The city of Jackson, Tennessee is home to 12 elementary schools, a mix of public and public magnet schools serving grades ranging from pre-K to 8th grade. While the overall performance of the Madison County school district is ranked 126th out of 139 districts in the state, a few standout schools in Jackson are consistently among the top performers in Tennessee.
Community Montessori School, a public magnet school, ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has significantly higher proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies compared to the county and state averages. Another strong performer is Pope School, which ranks in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools and has proficiency rates well above the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. East Elementary School also stands out for having some of the strongest math and English language arts proficiency rates among the Jackson schools.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, suggesting inequities in educational opportunities and resources across the district. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% across all schools, is a significant issue that likely contributes to the overall academic struggles. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving the quality of elementary education in the Jackson area.
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