The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in Social studies. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Alexander Elementary School
Alexander Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Jackson, Tennessee, as a regular public school within the Madison County district. Located on North Highland Avenue, the school sits in a city that functions as the regional trade, employment, healthcare, and entertainment hub for West Tennessee. Jackson’s economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and six colleges and universities, and the city has experienced modest growth in recent years. The area around the school is auto-oriented, with major commercial corridors including Highland Avenue itself and nearby Interstate 40 exits. Housing in the school’s ZIP code is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, and rents have been rising modestly.
The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, and white. Enrollment figures place it as a mid-sized elementary school for its grade band. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the records reviewed. A parent looking into the school’s support services may wish to ask the school directly for those numbers.
On state assessments, Alexander Elementary’s results are subdued. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient or above level was small. In science, the share was similarly low. Social studies results from an earlier year, before the state changed both the assessment name and cut scores, were also low. Because the grade band is elementary, there is no graduation rate to report. The English language arts proficiency rate for the most recent testing year was suppressed in the data, which means the state did not release the figure, typically because the number of students tested or the number of proficient students fell below a minimum threshold for reporting. Participation rates for all subjects were high, with nearly all tested students taking the exams.
Taken together, the academic picture suggests that most students at Alexander Elementary are not meeting state proficiency benchmarks in math and science, and the suppressed ELA result leaves a notable gap in the available picture. A parent considering the school would want to explore what curriculum, instructional supports, and intervention programs are in place, and how the school addresses the learning needs reflected in these results. The district brief for Madison County turned up no recent parent-relevant changes of lasting impact, so the school operates within a stable administrative context.
Because Alexander Elementary is a regular public school, it follows the standard state curriculum and testing schedule. It is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not available in the data. The school’s size and grade span mean it is a neighborhood-focused elementary school, typical for the area.
Jackson’s civic and cultural resources include the Carl Perkins Civic Center on the downtown square, nearby state parks, and a railroad museum, but the school itself is not located in the downtown core. The city’s modest growth and diversified economy provide a stable backdrop for families, though the school’s academic performance may give some families pause. A parent who values strong test scores across the board will find that Alexander Elementary’s results are low relative to what most families expect. For families who prioritize a familiar neighborhood school setting, a predominantly Black student peer environment, and a location in a regional hub with relatively affordable housing, this school fits that profile, but they should plan to engage closely with the school about how it supports student progress. The absence of free-lunch and special-education data makes it harder to assess the full context of student needs, so a direct conversation with the school office would be a practical next step.
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