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#463 of 863 schools in MS
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Elementary School · Joel E Smilow Collegiate · Jackson, MS
A charter elementary school in Jackson, MS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
787 E Northside Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joel E Smilow Collegiate score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joel E Smilow Collegiate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,611
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redeemer's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–7 | 0.2 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| St Richard Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is listed in JOEL E SMILOW COLLEGIATE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Joel E Smilow Collegiate, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joel E Smilow Collegiate
What grades does Joel E Smilow Collegiate serve?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel E Smilow Collegiate is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joel E Smilow Collegiate rank in MS?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate ranks #463 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Joel E Smilow Collegiate's MySchoolScout rating?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joel E Smilow Collegiate has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Joel E Smilow Collegiate a charter school?
Yes, Joel E Smilow Collegiate is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Joel E Smilow Collegiate a Title I school?
No, Joel E Smilow Collegiate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
100.0% of students at Joel E Smilow Collegiate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (769) 524-5330
- Area population (ZIP 39206)
- 21,878
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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