Very Good
#309 of 863 schools in MS
Top 36% in state
Kirksey Middle School
Middle School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5677 Highland Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
- Math 44% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirksey Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 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
How we rate schools
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Where Kirksey Middle School 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 4–8 | 1.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Chastain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Joel E. Smilow PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #6 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirksey Middle School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirksey Middle School
Kirksey Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirksey Middle School
What grades does Kirksey Middle School serve?
Kirksey Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirksey Middle School rank in MS?
Kirksey Middle School ranks #309 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kirksey Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirksey Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kirksey Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirksey Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Kirksey Middle School a charter school?
No, Kirksey Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirksey Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kirksey Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirksey Middle School?
100.0% of students at Kirksey Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (601) 987-8360
- 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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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