CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHASTAIN 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 645 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public institution located on Manhattan Road in Jackson, Mississippi, serving the local community as part of the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational middle-grade education, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By maintaining a presence within the Jackson public system, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body through a standard curriculum and extracurricular engagement.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families and stakeholders to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the community in the 39206 zip code, CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of consistent communication between faculty, students, and parents to foster a stable and productive learning environment. Those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, faculty contact, or current school programs are encouraged to visit their official portal at http://chastain.jpsms.org.

For more information, contact CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 987-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4650 MANHATTAN ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39206
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CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 645 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
645
Teachers:
41.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 645 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
White
1.2%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.