BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 427 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 1311 W Pearl Street in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson Public School District. Situated in the heart of the city, the school is dedicated to providing middle-grade students with a foundational curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

As a public middle school, Blackburn serves a diverse student body and utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet state educational standards. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing teacher-student collaboration and parental involvement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for the youth in the Jackson community.

For more information, contact BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 960-5329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.