Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Central Merry Middle School's student population of 391 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Central Merry Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
74%
21%
White
5%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Central Merry Middle School's ranking?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School is ranked #1722 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
391 students attend Jackson Central Merry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jackson Central Merry Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Central Merry Middle School offer ?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jackson Central Merry Middle School part of?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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