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4.5 avg / 10

Joel E. Smillow Prep School District

School District · Jackson, Mississippi

Students: 564
Teachers (FTE): 33

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

1

1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,640

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$11,640

$972 vs Mississippi median

District size

564 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

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 4.5/10, 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 4.5/10.

In standardized testing, Joel E. Smillow Prep students show an average math proficiency of 22.0% and ELA proficiency of 15.7%.

The district includes 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.0%
School
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ELA Proficiency 15.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep with test data.

Schools in Joel E. Smillow Prep

1 schools

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 4.5/10. 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 4.5/10.

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 22.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 15.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
22.0%
ELA Proficiency
15.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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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