The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Andrew Jackson Elementary School, a regular public school in Jackson, Tennessee, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Madison County school system. The school community is characterized by its diversity: the student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic population, a smaller group of students who identify as two or more races, and a relatively small White and Asian presence. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available. Similarly, information on the number of students with individualized education plans or those classified as English learners was also absent. The school is not a charter or magnet institution, and its Title I status was not provided.
In terms of academic performance on the Tennessee state assessments, achievement is lower than what is typical across the state. In math, roughly one in eight students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, about one in five students met that benchmark. Science performance also showed that roughly one in five students were proficient. Participation rates for these tests were very high, meaning nearly all enrolled students were assessed. The social studies results are from an older testing cycle and are not directly comparable due to changes in the assessment and its scoring standards. A parent should understand these results as an indicator that the school is working with significant academic challenges.
The school environment itself is a standard elementary setting. It enrolls several hundred students, a size that is relatively large for an elementary school, spread across grades PK through 5. No data was available on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, or staffing ratios, such as the student-to-teacher ratio. These are relevant pieces of information that a family might want to inquire about directly with the school or the district.
Jackson is a mid-sized city that functions as the regional hub for West Tennessee. Its economy is anchored by healthcare and manufacturing, including food processing and the production of automotive parts and equipment. The city is growing modestly and is positioned halfway between Nashville and Memphis along an interstate corridor. The built environment is largely auto-oriented, with commercial activity concentrated along major roads and near highway exits, though the downtown square retains a traditional layout and hosts civic facilities housing cultural events and government functions. The school is located on Old Hickory Boulevard within the city limits. Housing values in the area are moderately below the national median, and rents are slightly more affordable than the national average, which may be relevant for families considering the area.
A full comparison of Andrew Jackson Elementary against other elementary schools in Madison County was not possible because the data set for this school was the only one available for the county at this level. This means objective positioning of the school’s performance relative to its nearest neighbors is not available from the provided information. The school’s district, Madison County, had no publicly reported recent changes of lasting impact that appeared in the search, so there is no immediate district-level disruption or major initiative to factor into a family’s assessment of the school. Given the proficiency outcomes on state tests, a parent looking at this school would want to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place, and how the school addresses the gaps the assessment results reveal.
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