Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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Jackson Central Merry Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, Tennessee, serving 378 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Madison County school district, which is ranked 128 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (79.37%) and academic performance that is substantially lower than state and county averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.4% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 25.2% in the Madison County district and 39.7% statewide. The school ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee middle schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests a need for more effective interventions and support to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Interestingly, the nearby Northeast Middle School and West-Bemis Middle School have significantly higher academic performance and rankings compared to Jackson Central Merry Middle School, despite serving similar student populations. This highlights the potential for improvement at Jackson Central Merry Middle School, which has remained stagnant or even declined in performance over the past two school years. The school's relatively high per-student spending suggests that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of those resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 332 Lane AVE
       Jackson, TN  38301


(731) 664-2588

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 580 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks worse than 96.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry Middle School is 18.4. 2 middle schools in the Madison County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Jackson Central Merry Middle School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Central Merry Middle School is $10,568, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Madison County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Central Merry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Central Merry Middle School 558th of 580 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Jackson Central Merry Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 128th of 139 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.64 569th 594 4.2%
2024 8.07 558th 580 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.84 492nd 514 4.3%
2024 10.81 487th 502 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.87 548th 560 2.1%
2024 9.77 515th 546 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.60 534th 557 4.1%
2024 8.06 530th 553 4.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.79 302nd 316 4.4%
2024 15.62 296th 315 6.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.54 266th 285 6.7%
2024 13.75 268th 281 4.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 24 257 2 40 1 0 19 0 343
2023 16 300 3 40 1 0 18 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 343 22.7 15.1 n/a
2023 378 20.5 18.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 343 22.7 15.1 n/a
2023 378 20.5 18.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Central Merry Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,459 (15.4%) $7,896 (83.6%) $9,448
2023 $2,280 (21.6%) $8,189 (77.5%) $10,568

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education


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Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students at Jackson Central Merry Middle School are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Jackson Central Merry Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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