Jackson Technology Center
Garland, TX · Garland ISD · Grades 6-8
467th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
Jackson Technology Center ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jackson Technology Center 467th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Jackson Technology Center test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,119 students tested
Jackson Technology Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,143 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.4% | 48.9% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 14.2% | 16.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 16.8% | 13.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 13.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Jackson Technology Center
Typical home value $278K in zip 75042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jackson Technology Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Liberty J HRichardson ISD · 1.6 mi away1,569th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 16% - 5Iltexas Garland MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 1.7 mi away · charter893rd of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 32% - 1Bussey MiddleGarland ISD · 1.9 mi away1,549th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 5Apollo J HRichardson ISD · 2.1 mi away1,011th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 30% - 4Webb MiddleGarland ISD · 2.5 mi away1,067th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 2Sam Houston MiddleGarland ISD · 2.6 mi away1,363rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 38% - 5Sellers MiddleGarland ISD · 3.2 mi away955th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 8Lake Highlands MiddleRichardson ISD · 3.6 mi away395th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jackson Technology Center in?
Jackson Technology Center is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is Jackson Technology Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jackson Technology Center 467th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jackson Technology Center?
Hispanic 49%, Asian 16%, White 13%, Black 13% (1,143 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jackson Technology Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75042 is $278K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.