JOEL E. SMILOW PREP vs KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 4.7/10. JOEL E. SMILOW PREP is significantly larger with 564 students, about 2.4× the size of KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (236). In math proficiency, KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
JOEL E. SMILOW PREP
Jackson, MS
4.7/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
564 students
KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jackson, MS
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
236 students
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| Metric | JOEL E. SMILOW PREP | KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.7 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 7.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 3.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #740 of 864 | #570 of 864 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JOEL E. SMILOW PREP | KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 13.0% | 23.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jackson (39206) | Jackson (39206) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,611 | $41,611 |
| Median Home Value | $117,400 | $117,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.4% | 28.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% | 25.5% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 19 min |