JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER

www.garlandisd.net/jackson

1,157 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science (JTC) is a specialized magnet middle school located in Garland, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Garland Independent School District. As a dedicated magnet campus, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum centered on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, providing students with advanced coursework and hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for high-level high school programs and future careers in technical fields.

Beyond its core academic focus, JTC is recognized for fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. The school integrates modern technology into daily instruction and offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests in robotics, computer science, and engineering. By combining specialized instruction with a focus on problem-solving and critical thinking, Jackson Technology Center aims to challenge its student body and maintain high academic standards, serving as a pillar of educational excellence within the Garland community.

1,157

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	650
Black	145
Asian	185
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
650 (56.2%)
Asian
185 (16.0%)
Black
145 (12.5%)
White
137 (11.8%)
Two or More
34 (2.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)494-8362
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/jackson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	807
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 377

Grade 7 404

Grade 8 376