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Jackson Technology Center

Summary:

Jackson Technology Center is a public magnet middle school located in Garland, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,134 students. As part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas, Jackson Technology Center stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading were 64.96% for 6th grade, 66.58% for 7th grade, and 63.06% for 8th grade, compared to the district's 48.89%, 45.16%, and 49.63%, respectively. Jackson Technology Center's performance is also exceptional in mathematics, with proficiency rates that outpace the district and state. The school's Algebra I end-of-course proficiency rate is an impressive 80.33%, compared to the district's 52.41% and the state's 44.73%.

Jackson Technology Center's success extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school also excels in supporting the academic progress of specific student subgroups. The school ranks in the top 5% of Texas middle schools for African American students and in the top 10% for special education students. Additionally, the school performs well for White, multi-racial, and English language learner students, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lake Highlands J H and Forest Meadow J H in the Richardson Independent School District, Jackson Technology Center maintains a higher overall ranking and stronger performance in several subject areas.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1310 Bobbie Ln
       Garland, TX  75042-4821

(972) 494-8362

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
671st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,932 Help


Students who attend Jackson Technology Center usually attend:

High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,134

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
Asian:
15.3%
White:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Technology Center ranks better than 71.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jackson Technology Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), Asian (15.3%), White (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Technology Center is 14.8. 6 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Technology Center is $7,932, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackson Technology Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Technology Center 671st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jackson Technology Center in the ranking list.)

Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Technology Center

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.72 652nd 1573 58.6%
2005 46.20 963rd 1582 39.1%
2006 46.89 957th 1585 39.6%
2007 41.23 1150th 1684 31.7%
2008 56.02 817th 1718 52.4%
2009 52.53 961st 1763 45.5%
2010 49.39 1096th 1803 39.2%
2011 58.84 815th 1895 57.0%
2012 60.50 748th 1951 61.7%
2013 64.79 632nd 1973 68.0%
2014 57.92 839th 1987 57.8%
2015 66.53 631st 2043 69.1%
2016 66.41 650th 1987 67.3%
2017 76.57 331st 2027 83.7%
2018 80.02 286th 2080 86.3%
2019 76.80 361st 2193 83.5%
2021 63.91 639th 2252 71.6%
2022 66.37 562nd 2254 75.1%
2023 69.44 539th 2330 76.9%
2024 64.26 671st 2361 71.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.63 93rd 720 87.1%
2019 68.86 182nd 753 75.8%
2021 56.17 276th 743 62.9%
2022 70.31 178th 813 78.1%
2023 63.53 237th 817 71.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.66 234th 1376 83.0%
2019 65.43 296th 1445 79.5%
2021 50.88 583rd 1592 63.4%
2022 60.54 424th 1643 74.2%
2023 65.44 376th 1720 78.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 59th 1597 96.3%
2019 84.93 88th 1626 94.6%
2021 76.93 136th 1712 92.1%
2022 77.19 155th 1757 91.2%
2023 84.59 107th 1815 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 220th 2039 89.2%
2019 74.20 289th 2073 86.1%
2021 62.45 588th 2172 72.9%
2022 69.27 419th 2220 81.1%
2023 70.09 430th 2251 80.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.46 353rd 2008 82.4%
2019 73.09 402nd 2047 80.4%
2021 61.95 669th 2151 68.9%
2022 61.41 668th 2221 69.9%
2023 65.75 585th 2241 73.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 565th 1430 60.5%
2019 59.75 686th 1446 52.6%
2021 58.83 728th 1501 51.5%
2022 62.17 615th 1488 58.7%
2023 62.90 644th 1481 56.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 537th 2008 73.3%
2019 62.37 496th 2058 75.9%
2021 48.72 904th 2118 57.3%
2022 62.84 529th 2182 75.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.88 248th 2030 87.8%
2019 78.53 315th 2069 84.8%
2021 64.62 589th 2168 72.8%
2022 69.02 507th 2228 77.2%
2023 71.05 477th 2245 78.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 219th 587 62.7%
2019 61.23 232nd 594 60.9%
2021 42.92 368th 589 37.5%
2022 42.94 397th 606 34.5%
2023 48.26 369th 616 40.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.28 47th 1167 96.0%
2019 89.93 71st 1193 94.0%
2021 85.91 89th 1213 92.7%
2022 84.61 105th 1251 91.6%
2023 91.55 54th 1273 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.05 441st 1895 76.7%
2019 64.75 495th 1935 74.4%
2021 49.91 893rd 2043 56.3%
2022 54.49 784th 2077 62.3%
2023 56.33 768th 2116 63.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jackson Technology Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.03 112th 1673 93.3%
2019 81.95 211th 1684 87.5%
2021 79.44 222nd 1700 86.9%
2022 79.85 222nd 1723 87.1%
2023 82.14 194th 1749 88.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 12, 2019

Open Quote Math, Science, and Technology is the perfect name to describe this campus.
Academics are top notch, after school activities provide positive experiences outside the classroom, the orchestra and choir programs provide excellent experience for student talents to flourish. I recommend Jackson for students who are serious about academic and talent growth. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Open Quote This school is Horrible. The Students,the Teachers,and the atmosphere is all bad! I'm surprised this school is still running. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jackson Technology Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 591 77 126 66 8 n/a n/a 0 868
1989 513 100 126 92 9 n/a n/a 0 840
1990 463 100 139 114 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1991 482 112 117 98 4 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 522 118 132 104 2 n/a n/a 0 878
1993 521 154 130 96 5 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 443 119 127 105 5 n/a n/a 0 799
1995 359 134 99 102 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1996 359 134 99 102 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1997 348 141 85 114 6 n/a n/a 0 694
1998 372 174 112 132 13 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 618 177 126 166 13 n/a n/a 0 1100
2000 588 152 169 196 11 n/a n/a 0 1116
2001 543 155 170 231 5 n/a n/a 0 1104
2002 433 162 190 324 4 n/a n/a 0 1113
2003 433 162 190 324 4 n/a n/a 0 1113
2004 391 181 172 354 1 n/a n/a 0 1099
2005 305 194 174 422 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
2006 261 208 190 475 5 n/a n/a 0 1139
2007 223 205 206 494 3 n/a n/a 0 1131
2008 205 197 194 536 3 n/a n/a 0 1135
2009 196 195 177 565 4 n/a n/a 0 1137
2010 181 181 176 653 7 n/a n/a 0 1198
2011 171 147 191 619 6 1 22 0 1157
2012 173 163 187 681 9 1 31 0 1245
2013 217 181 186 653 6 0 31 0 1274
2014 210 164 177 666 7 0 23 0 1247
2015 195 169 189 640 9 0 16 0 1218
2016 190 168 222 649 10 0 26 0 1265
2017 198 159 229 667 8 1 23 0 1285
2018 211 155 216 707 7 1 30 0 1327
2019 213 158 208 756 6 1 33 0 1375
2020 204 180 235 839 4 2 37 0 1501
2021 203 171 221 777 14 2 38 0 1426
2022 200 180 204 623 67 2 33 0 1309
2023 169 152 173 537 64 1 38 0 1134

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 Technology Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 41.0 21.1 n/a
1989 840 n/a n/a n/a
1990 819 44.0 18.6 n/a
1991 813 43.7 18.6 n/a
1992 878 44.4 19.7 23.6
1993 906 48.0 18.9 28.5
1994 799 45.8 17.4 26.4
1995 697 41.4 16.8 29.4
1996 697 41.4 16.8 29.4
1997 694 41.1 16.9 27.7
1998 803 42.3 19.0 28.3
1999 1100 55.4 19.9 29.5
2000 1116 55.3 20.2 31.6
2001 1104 56.0 19.7 30.6
2002 1113 59.5 18.7 44.4
2003 1113 59.5 18.7 44.4
2004 1099 62.3 17.6 45.7
2005 1096 60.7 18.1 50.4
2006 1139 62.6 18.2 55.6
2007 1131 65.8 17.2 57.1
2008 1135 66.4 17.1 54.9
2009 1137 67.4 16.8 60.7
2010 1198 67.0 17.8 67.1
2011 1157 66.2 17.4 67.5
2012 1245 66.6 18.6 68
2013 1274 67.7 18.8 67.9
2014 1247 70.7 17.6 64.6
2015 1218 70.0 17.4 62.2
2016 1265 68.0 18.6 66.6
2017 1285 72.3 17.7 62.7
2018 1327 72.3 18.3 59.9
2019 1375 74.9 18.3 61.3
2020 1501 75.7 19.8 63.8
2021 1426 76.0 18.7 67.9
2022 1309 71.6 18.2 73.7
2023 1134 76.4 14.8 69.2

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 Technology Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 41.0 21.1 n/a
1989 840 n/a n/a n/a
1990 819 44.0 18.6 n/a
1991 813 43.7 18.6 n/a
1992 878 44.4 19.7 23.6
1993 906 48.0 18.9 28.5
1994 799 45.8 17.4 26.4
1995 697 41.4 16.8 29.4
1996 697 41.4 16.8 29.4
1997 694 41.1 16.9 27.7
1998 803 42.3 19.0 28.3
1999 1100 55.4 19.9 29.5
2000 1116 55.3 20.2 31.6
2001 1104 56.0 19.7 30.6
2002 1113 59.5 18.7 44.4
2003 1113 59.5 18.7 44.4
2004 1099 62.3 17.6 45.7
2005 1096 60.7 18.1 50.4
2006 1139 62.6 18.2 55.6
2007 1131 65.8 17.2 57.1
2008 1135 66.4 17.1 54.9
2009 1137 67.4 16.8 60.7
2010 1198 67.0 17.8 67.1
2011 1157 66.2 17.4 67.5
2012 1245 66.6 18.6 68
2013 1274 67.7 18.8 67.9
2014 1247 70.7 17.6 64.6
2015 1218 70.0 17.4 62.2
2016 1265 68.0 18.6 66.6
2017 1285 72.3 17.7 62.7
2018 1327 72.3 18.3 59.9
2019 1375 74.9 18.3 61.3
2020 1501 75.7 19.8 63.8
2021 1426 76.0 18.7 67.9
2022 1309 71.6 18.2 73.7
2023 1134 76.4 14.8 69.2

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 Technology Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $798 (10.7%) $6,640 (89.3%) $7,439
2020 $825 (11.6%) $6,275 (88.4%) $7,099
2021 $979 (12.3%) $6,953 (87.7%) $7,932

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Technology Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 539th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jackson Technology Center)5162
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Technology Center)5839
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jackson Technology Center)6068
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4646
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Technology Center)729
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jackson Technology Center)7064
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Technology Center)5551
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5841
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Technology Center)6553
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Technology Center)5448
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Technology Center)9382
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students13751134
 17.5%
African American158152
 3.8%
American Indian664
 966.7%
Asian208173
 16.8%
Hispanic756537
 29%
Pacific Islander11
White213169
 20.7%
Two or More Races3338
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%69.2%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Technology Center

Students at Jackson Technology Center are 47% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 15% White, 13% African American, 6% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jackson Technology Center usually go on to attend Garland High School

Jackson Technology Center ranks 671st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,134 students attended Jackson Technology Center.


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