PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL
PEEPLES 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 399 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 30 teachers, PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 2940 Belvedere Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a standard curriculum, while also offering opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and develop essential social and academic skills.
The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents, students, and staff to access important information, such as school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide resources. By prioritizing community engagement and educational programming, PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to support the diverse needs of its student population in the Jackson area, striving to provide the guidance and foundational knowledge necessary for students to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
For more information, contact PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 346-5660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
http://peeples.jpsms.org
PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 399 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 399
- Teachers:
- 30.25
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 399 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.2%
- White
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.