Joel E. Smillow Prep School District
School District · Jackson, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,640
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,640
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
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Joel E. Smilow Prep
Jackson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$11,640
$972 vs Mississippi median
District size
564 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
Top-Rated Schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel E. Smilow Prep | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Joel E. Smillow Prep
Joel E. Smillow Prep is a Jackson, Mississippi school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 564 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $11,640 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Joel E. Smillow Prep demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joel E. Smilow Prep, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Joel E. Smillow Prep students show an average math proficiency of 19.7% and ELA proficiency of 16.4%.
The district includes 1 middle school .
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Schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep with test data.
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joel E. Smillow Prep?
Joel E. Smillow Prep has 1 schools in total — 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Joel E. Smillow Prep?
The average composite rating for Joel E. Smillow Prep is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Joel E. Smillow Prep?
Joel E. Smillow Prep spends $11,640 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Joel E. Smillow Prep?
The average student-teacher ratio in Joel E. Smillow Prep is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Joel E. Smillow Prep?
Joel E. Smilow Prep is the highest-rated school in Joel E. Smillow Prep with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Joel E. Smillow Prep?
Across schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 16.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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