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Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Summary:

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Jackson, Tennessee, with a total enrollment of 325 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently underperforms the Madison County and Tennessee state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (14.7%) and English Language Arts (23.1%) that are significantly lower than the county (25.2% and 25.7%) and state (39.7% and 37.6%) averages.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 students per teacher and a high spending per student of $12,387 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's performance varies significantly across grade levels and subject areas, with inconsistencies that suggest a need for targeted interventions and support, particularly in Mathematics where the school's proficiency rates are less than half the state average.

The school's racial demographics have shifted over the past two years, with a decrease in the percentage of African American students and an increase in the percentage of White students. However, the absence of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates and the school's statewide ranking makes it difficult to fully understand the school's context and the challenges it may be facing. Additional information on the school's demographics, community, and resources would provide a more comprehensive picture of Jackson Academic STEAM Academy.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1938 Emporium DR
       Jackson, TN  38305

(731) 664-2500

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
876th of 1,018 Tennessee Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
36.6%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Compare Details Jackson Academic STEAM Academy ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jackson Academic STEAM Academy ranks worse than 76.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jackson Academic STEAM Academy ranks worse than 77.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Academic STEAM Academy 876th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Jackson Academic STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Academic STEAM Academy 448th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Jackson Academic STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Academic STEAM Academy 304th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Jackson Academic STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Madison County:

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


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Rank History for Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.47 908th 1020 11.0%
2024 16.40 876th 1018 13.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.75 739th 865 14.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.95 768th 989 22.3%
2024 20.27 808th 990 18.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.70 938th 987 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.48 445th 500 11.0%
2024 31.93 337th 498 32.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.80 832nd 852 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.49 469th 594 21.0%
2024 24.63 448th 587 23.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.66 238th 299 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.65 383rd 514 25.5%
2024 30.24 370th 510 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.01 414th 560 26.1%
2024 30.93 391st 554 29.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.80 482nd 557 13.5%
2024 23.27 438th 560 21.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.94 235th 316 25.6%
2024 28.24 222nd 318 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.57 435th 503 13.5%
2024 43.07 265th 504 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.11 330th 384 14.1%
2024 25.20 304th 392 22.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.41 314th 330 4.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.05 317th 366 13.4%
2024 21.60 299th 365 18.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.89 300th 359 16.4%
2024 22.53 295th 366 19.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.11 226th 239 5.4%
2024 23.02 188th 240 21.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.41 248th 325 23.7%
2024 28.49 257th 326 21.2%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 134 259 8 39 0 0 31 0 471
2023 119 157 3 25 0 0 21 0 325

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 Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 471 29.5 15.9 n/a
2023 325 29.0 11.1 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 Academic STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 471 29.5 15.9 n/a
2023 325 29.0 11.1 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 Academic STEAM Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,729 (20.9%) $6,457 (78.0%) $8,280
2023 $2,228 (18.0%) $10,060 (81.2%) $12,387

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy are 48% African American, 37% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Tennessee alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Jackson Academic STEAM Academy.


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