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2.4 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Madison County. The school ranks #12 out of 24 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.7.
This below average rating suggests that Jackson Academic STEAM Academy has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The final score of 2.4 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 25.8% of students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 38.0%, while Math (High) at 9.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 22.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Elementary): 14.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Elementary): 31.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
ELA (Middle): 25.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Middle): 17.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Middle): 38.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (Middle): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
ELA (High): 31.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (High): 9.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 35.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Meeting expectations
Below expectations
Exceeding expectations
Below expectations
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 22.6% of all students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 15.5%, representing a 7.1 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reports a ready graduate rate of 16.7%.
Strong performance
Area for improvement
Reported metric
Reported metric
Area for improvement
Overall score compared to the Madison County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.4, Jackson Academic STEAM Academy is below the Madison County average of 2.7 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 24 schools in Madison County, this school holds the #12 position.
Common questions about Jackson Academic STEAM Academy’s performance data.
See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.
TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year