Is North Parkway Middle School a good school?

North Parkway Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Tennessee middle schools.

How many students attend North Parkway Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended North Parkway Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Parkway Middle School?

Students at North Parkway Middle School are 80% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% White.

What high school do graduates of North Parkway Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Parkway Middle School usually go on to attend Madison Academic Magnet High School

North Parkway Middle School

Summary:

North Parkway Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, Tennessee, serving around 340 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.

North Parkway Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Tennessee, with rankings between 532-568 out of 580-594 middle schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (TNReady) is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. This persistent underperformance suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school and district have yet to effectively address. Additionally, the school has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 78.5% to 83.3% in recent years, which is notably higher than the racial makeup of nearby schools like Jackson Central Merry Middle School and Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary.

When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, North Parkway Middle School ranks particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students compared to their peers across the state. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely plays a significant role in its academic struggles. These factors, combined with the school's consistent underperformance and lack of improvement over the years, suggest the need for a comprehensive, equity-focused approach to address the root causes of these issues and provide students with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1341 North PKWY
Jackson, TN 38305

(731) 427-3384

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
535^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,120

Students who attend North Parkway Middle School usually attend:

High:	Madison Academic Magnet High School
	North Side High School

Feeder schools for North Parkway Middle School:

Elementary:	Alexander Elementary School
	Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.6%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Parkway Middle School ranks worse than 91.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details North Parkway Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Madison County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (79.6%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Parkway Middle School is 16.2, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Madison County School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Parkway Middle School is $13,120, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Madison County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Parkway Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Parkway Middle School 535^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See North Parkway Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 129^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2014	16.66	444^th	485	8.5%
2015	9.27	478^th	492	2.8%
2018	7.72	539^th	563	4.3%
2019	6.98	561^st	574	2.3%
2021	7.43	554^th	576	3.8%
2022	7.53	550^th	569	3.3%
2023	7.66	568^th	594	4.4%
2024	10.88	535^th	587	8.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.97	39^th	279	86.0%
2024	15.61	294^th	299	1.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	13.97	452^nd	481	6.0%
2019	11.36	475^th	490	3.1%
2021	10.91	475^th	483	1.7%
2022	10.85	482^nd	495	2.6%
2023	11.81	494^th	514	3.9%
2024	18.89	448^th	510	12.2%

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Rank History for Female students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	8.24	511^th	529	3.4%
2021	9.04	503^rd	538	6.5%
2022	8.00	531^st	552	3.8%
2023	7.73	541^st	560	3.4%
2024	11.27	510^th	554	7.9%

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Rank History for Male students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	7.42	511^th	523	2.3%
2021	7.98	512^th	529	3.2%
2022	8.97	520^th	540	3.7%
2023	8.71	533^rd	557	4.3%
2024	11.18	517^th	560	7.7%

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Rank History for African American students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	15.77	265^th	284	6.7%
2019	15.42	279^th	293	4.8%
2021	14.61	270^th	277	2.5%
2022	14.75	286^th	299	4.3%
2023	15.60	299^th	316	5.4%
2024	21.45	260^th	318	18.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	25.18	177^th	219	19.2%
2019	23.00	194^th	228	14.9%
2021	25.46	202^nd	261	22.6%

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Rank History for White students at North Parkway Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	17.45	441^st	481	8.3%
2019	14.86	459^th	484	5.2%
2021	11.78	476^th	496	4.0%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Parkway Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	85	415	4	48	0	0	7	559
2013	83	406	3	42	0	0	5	539
2014	85	392	5	61	0	0	0	543
2015	81	356	4	59	0	0	4	504
2016	70	343	5	76	0	0	10	504
2017	58	639	8	56	0	1	20	782
2018	53	615	8	54	0	1	17	748
2019	50	596	5	70	0	0	22	743
2020	38	615	6	74	0	0	18	751
2021	47	566	6	70	0	0	32	721
2022	12	305	3	24	0	0	22	366
2023	20	276	1	18	0	0	25	340
2024	17	265	1	30	1	0	19	333

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

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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 North Parkway Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	559	28.5	19.6	n/a
2013	539	32.9	16.3	80.5
2014	543	33.6	16.1	84.5
2015	504	29.0	17.3	82.3
2016	504	31.0	16.2	73.8
2017	782	45.7	17.1	n/a
2018	748	45.4	16.4	n/a
2019	743	46.6	15.9	n/a
2020	751	40.1	18.7	n/a
2021	721	40.6	17.7	n/a
2022	366	25.5	14.3	n/a
2023	340	18.0	18.8	n/a
2024	333	20.5	16.2	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 North Parkway Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	559	28.5	19.6	n/a
2013	539	32.9	16.3	80.5
2014	543	33.6	16.1	84.5
2015	504	29.0	17.3	82.3
2016	504	31.0	16.2	73.8
2017	782	45.7	17.1	n/a
2018	748	45.4	16.4	n/a
2019	743	46.6	15.9	n/a
2020	751	40.1	18.7	n/a
2021	721	40.6	17.7	n/a
2022	366	25.5	14.3	n/a
2023	340	18.0	18.8	n/a
2024	333	20.5	16.2	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Parkway Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,011 (10.7%)	$7,643 (80.7%)	$9,474
2020	$966 (10.1%)	$7,920 (82.5%)	$9,601
2021	$1,859 (17.6%)	$8,290 (78.3%)	$10,585
2022	$1,932 (15.5%)	$9,890 (79.2%)	$12,488
2023	$2,704 (20.6%)	$9,722 (74.1%)	$13,120

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Parkway Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 561^st of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 568^th of 594 Middle schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Parkway Middle School)	5.6	11.4	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	17.3	17.9	0.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Parkway Middle School)	7.7	11.4	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County)	17.9	24.2	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (North Parkway Middle School)	7.3	11.4	4.1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Madison County)	16.6	23.8	7.2%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Parkway Middle School)	6.9	10.4	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	16.3	19.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Parkway Middle School)	7.7	9.3	1.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County)	19	24	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (North Parkway Middle School)	18.3	8.5	9.8%
7th Grade Social Studies (Madison County)	26.2	23.6	2.6%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Parkway Middle School)	9.2	12	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	19.6	16.4	3.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (North Parkway Middle School)	11.2	14	2.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Madison County)	21.9	21.5	0.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (North Parkway Middle School)	7.2	11.3	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Madison County)	21.5	21.5
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Parkway Middle School)	7.3	8.4	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Madison County)	18.6	22.8	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (North Parkway Middle School)	12.1	11.3	0.8%
All Grades Social Studies (Madison County)	21.4	23	1.6%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	340	54.2%
African American	596	276	53.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	70	18	74.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	20	60%
Two or More Races	22	25	13.6%

Schools Near North Parkway Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)						TNReady English Language Arts (2024)						TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)						TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Parkway Middle School	Public	6-8	1341 North PKWY	Jackson	38305	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 427-3384	333	21	16.2		17 (5.1%)	265 (79.6%)	30 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	10.9	535^th of 587 public middle schools	8.9%		7.7	568^th of 594 public middle schools	4.4%	33			10.1	18.9	9.8	12.8			10.9	20.0	10.7	13.8					13.4	16.8	14.4	14.8	9.2	26.2	8.7	14.5	$13,120	$2,704	$9,722
Jackson Central Merry Middle School	Public	6-8	332 Lane AVE	Jackson	38301	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 664-2588	391	25	15.7		19 (4.9%)	290 (74.2%)	59 (15.1%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	8.2	564^th of 587 public middle schools	3.9%		7.6	569^th of 594 public middle schools	4.2%	5			6.4	7.9	8.0	7.4			9.6	18.3	6.4	11.4					13.6	21.3	8.0	14.3	13.7	15.0	8.8	12.5	$10,568	$2,280	$8,189
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary	Public, Magnet	4-8	668 Lexington AVE	Jackson	38301	Madison County	Madison County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(731) 427-4581	411	30	13.7		20 (4.9%)	350 (85.2%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	12.9	514^th of 587 public middle schools	12.4%		12.3	531^st of 594 public middle schools	10.6%	17	9.2	12.4	6.5	8.1		8.0	10.5	11.2	7.8	12.0	8.5	10.1			6.6	15.7	16.9	17.3	30.0	17.1	29.9	28.4	8.6	22.6	$11,854	$2,500	$8,564
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	2665 Christmasville RD	Jackson	38305	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 422-6687	794	51	15.5		172 (21.7%)	432 (54.4%)	124 (15.6%)	17 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.2%)	37.7	360^th of 587 public middle schools	38.7%		36.8	361^st of 594 public middle schools	39.2%	1			37.1	25.2	18.9	27.1			34.0	25.6	26.2	28.4	79.4	79.4			41.5	34.7	17.8	32.2	39.4	34.7	30.0	34.5	$10,873	$2,072	$8,142
West-Bemis Middle School	Public	6-8	230 D St	Jackson	38301	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 988-9810	384	26	15.0		209 (54.4%)	111 (28.9%)	38 (9.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	35.7	377^th of 587 public middle schools	35.8%		19.5	475^th of 594 public middle schools	20.0%	98			44.2	31.5	11.5	29.0			36.7	21.6	23.8	27.2					36.7	29.0	32.8	32.8	32.5	29.0	26.2	29.2	$12,367	$2,418	$9,199
South Gibson County Middle School	Public	5-8	1300 Middle School ST	Medina	38355	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	No	(731) 783-1962	772	40	19.4		662 (85.8%)	54 (7.0%)	24 (3.1%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	90.5	38^th of 587 public middle schools	93.5%		90.1	42^nd of 594 public middle schools	92.9%	4		66.9	55.8	58.9	60.2	60.2		56.0	49.2	47.7	45.2	49.2				58.7	75.6	66.7	60.9	65.7	80.2	67.7	69.6	72.5	$8,584	$957	$7,005
Chester County Junior High School	Public	6-8	930 East Main ST	Henderson	38340	Chester County	Chester County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 989-8135	604	33	18.5		471 (78.0%)	77 (12.7%)	28 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	54.8	236^th of 587 public middle schools	59.8%		70.8	135^th of 594 public middle schools	77.3%	101			28.5	27.3	45.3	33.8			27.3	35.8	24.9	29.3					37.3	52.0	42.7	44.0	43.5	61.3	48.2	51.0	$9,841	$1,177	$8,079

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