- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
Jackson Technology Center
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Technology Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002031
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Technology Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Technology Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Technology Center ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Jackson Technology Center held near 1,143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482034002031 · Garland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 15.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Jackson Technology Center held near 1,143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jackson Technology Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 1,157
Jackson Technology Center
1,157 students
What this shows Jackson Technology Center reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Technology Center compares
Jackson Technology Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
Asian 16.0%
African American 12.5%
White 11.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Jackson Technology Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Technology Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Technology Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Technology Center
How many students attend Jackson Technology Center?
Jackson Technology Center has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,143 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Technology Center is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Technology Center?
59.4% of students at Jackson Technology Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Technology Center?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Technology Center is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Technology Center?
Jackson Technology Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Technology Center rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Technology Center ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Jackson Technology Center, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.