SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIWELL 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 411 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 31 teachers, SIWELL 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.

SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, operating as part of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated on Siwell Road and functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding community in southwest Jackson. The school's mission is generally aligned with the broader district goals of fostering academic achievement, promoting personal growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement.

The school environment at Siwell Middle is designed to address the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents. Like many schools in the Jackson Public School District, Siwell emphasizes the importance of community partnership, teacher-led instruction, and the use of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Families and community members looking for specific updates on academic programs, athletic schedules, or district-wide policies can typically find detailed resources and contact information through the school’s official website at http://siwell.jpsms.org.

For more information, contact SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 923-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1983 N SIWELL ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39209
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SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 411 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
411
Teachers:
31.38
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 411 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
White
1.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.