Below Average
#720 of 863 schools in MS
MS School for the Blind
School · MS Schls for the Deaf and the Blind · Jackson, MS
A MS Schls for the Deaf and the Blind school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1252 EASTOVER DRIVE, Jackson, MS 39211
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at MS School for the Blind score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS School for the Blind 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,415
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Cares SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 81 | 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.
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.
MS Schls for the Deaf and the Blind
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $86,787NCES 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.
MS School for the Blind is listed in MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS School for the Blind
MS School for the Blind is a public school in Jackson, MS, part of MS Schls for the Deaf and the Blind, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS School for the Blind
What grades does MS School for the Blind serve?
MS School for the Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend MS School for the Blind?
MS School for the Blind has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at MS School for the Blind is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS School for the Blind rank in MS?
MS School for the Blind ranks #720 of 863 schools in MS.
What is MS School for the Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
MS School for the Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 MS School for the Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS School for the Blind has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is MS School for the Blind a charter school?
No, MS School for the Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS School for the Blind a Title I school?
No, MS School for the Blind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS School for the Blind?
92.9% of students at MS School for the Blind 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Phone
- (601) 984-8200
- Area population (ZIP 39211)
- 24,185
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 39211; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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