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#387 of 863 schools in MS
Top 45% in state
Midtown Public Charter School
Middle School · Midtown Public Charter School · Jackson, MS
A charter middle school in Jackson, MS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4795 I 55, Jackson, MS 39202
- Math 32% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midtown Public Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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 Midtown Public Charter 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,250
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chastain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Joel E. Smilow PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| MS School for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Midtown Public Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,813NCES 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.
Midtown Public Charter School is listed in MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midtown Public Charter School
Midtown Public Charter School is a public middle school in Jackson, MS, part of Midtown Public Charter School, serving approximately 369 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midtown Public Charter School
What grades does Midtown Public Charter School serve?
Midtown Public Charter School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Midtown Public Charter School?
Midtown Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Public Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midtown Public Charter School rank in MS?
Midtown Public Charter School ranks #387 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Midtown Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Midtown Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Midtown Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midtown Public Charter School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Midtown Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Midtown Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Midtown Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Midtown Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midtown Public Charter School?
100.0% of students at Midtown Public Charter 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (601) 354-7770
- Area population (ZIP 39202)
- 7,023
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 39202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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