Press Release

Above photo: East Elementary students dive into a hands-on science assignment, building skills in a subject where Jackson-Madison County Schools recently achieved a significant milestone—improving proficiency in grades 3-8 by over 10 percentage points over a four year period.

"Achieving Level 5 status at the district level lets us know a numerous and diverse range of students developed a heightened understanding of content knowledge over the past 24 months. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration among our teachers, students, and families,” said Associate Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spight.

In every single grade, our students improved over where they were before. Our high school composite scores showed considerable growth over the last four years in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The district’s high school graduation rate also improved from 90.5% in 2023 to 93% in 2024. For comparison, the state average is 92.1.

“The rise in our graduation rate to 93% is the real heart of it all—it’s not just a number; it’s more young people in our community reaching the milestone that opens doors to their future. This progress makes me prouder than ever to be part of a district that is truly committed to seeing every student succeed,” Superintendent Dr. Marlon King said.

Photo above: A Community Montessori middle school student focuses on a thoughtful writing assignment in a dynamic, multigrade classroom. From 2021 to 2023, Jackson-Madison County Schools increased student content knowledge across Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, reflecting a district-wide commitment to academic growth.

Statewide TCAP results are made available by the Tennessee Department of Education. The data will appear in a user-friendly format in December.

“All the focus statewide has been on 3rd grade due to the retention laws. Looking at the numbers and seeing the achievement growth that has continued, not just in ELA, but in math and science. I think that’s very commendable that our students in 3rd grade continue to be well-rounded and everything is going up on the academic stairstep,” Board member and JMCSS parent Jason Compton said.

Photo below: Jackson-Madison County Schools has been recognized for steady growth in high school graduation rates, reaching a 4-year high of 93 percent! This milestone underscores the district's supportive educational environment, helping more students become TN Ready Graduates—students who not only earn a diploma but meet above-average criteria set by the State of Tennessee.

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