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Reimagine Prep

Middle School · Reimagine Prep · Jackson, MS

A charter middle school in Jackson, MS where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

309 W MCDOWELL RD, Jackson, MS 39204

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,016
Chronic Absenteeism41.3%

Students at Reimagine Prep score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reimagine Prep 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$31,667

Median home value

$68,200

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

43.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Peeples Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–80.3 mi273Compare →
Whitten Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.06–81.0 mi301Compare →
Blackburn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.06–82.4 mi495Compare →
Cardozo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–83.2 mi573Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Reimagine Prep

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,016NCES 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.

Reimagine Prep is listed in REIMAGINE PREP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reimagine Prep

Reimagine Prep is a public middle school in Jackson, MS, part of Reimagine Prep, serving approximately 525 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reimagine Prep

What grades does Reimagine Prep serve?

Reimagine Prep serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Reimagine Prep?

Reimagine Prep has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reimagine Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Reimagine Prep is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reimagine Prep rank in MS?

Reimagine Prep ranks #621 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Reimagine Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Reimagine Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Reimagine Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reimagine Prep has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Reimagine Prep a charter school?

Yes, Reimagine Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Reimagine Prep a Title I school?

No, Reimagine Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reimagine Prep?

100.0% of students at Reimagine Prep 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.3%
Area population (ZIP 39204)
14,048
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
31.6
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 39204; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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