Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson Academic Steam Academy's student population of 325 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Academic Steam Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1582 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
48%
21%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Academic Steam Academy's ranking?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy is ranked #1582 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Jackson Academic Steam Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
325 students attend Jackson Academic Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jackson Academic Steam Academy students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Academic Steam Academy offer ?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jackson Academic Steam Academy part of?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy is part of Madison County School District.
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