Middle School at Parkside
766 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Middle School at Parkside, located in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Jackson Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students in their formative middle years can transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in an evolving global landscape.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to be comprehensive, offering a blend of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests and develop new skills. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often providing extracurricular programs, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and collaboration. Through its partnership with families and the local community, Middle School at Parkside strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to be comprehensive, offering a blend of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests and develop new skills. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often providing extracurricular programs, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and collaboration. Through its partnership with families and the local community, Middle School at Parkside strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
766
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 326 |
| Hispanic | 50 |
| Black | 261 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 115 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White326 (42.6 %)
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Black261 (34.1 %)
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Two or More115 (15.0 %)
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Hispanic50 (6.5 %)
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Asian10 (1.3 %)
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American Indian3 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Jackson Public Schools |
| Phone: | (517)841-2300 |
| Website: | http://www.jpsk12.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 766 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 48.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 562 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 37 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
263
Grade 7
257
Grade 8
246
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 263 |
| Grade 7 | 257 |
| Grade 8 | 246 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 334 | 43.6% |
| Male | 432 | 56.4% |
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