WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHITTEN 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 462 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, WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated on Daniel Lake Boulevard, the school functions as a core academic hub for its community, focusing on providing a structured environment intended to support the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for student growth in a diverse urban setting.
Like many schools in the Jackson Public School District, WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of academic accountability, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school strives to prepare its student body for future success by fostering a culture of learning and discipline. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and classroom engagement, the faculty and staff work to provide the necessary resources to help students navigate the challenges of middle school and build a solid foundation for their secondary education.
For more information, contact WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 371-4309 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 462 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 462
- Teachers:
- 37.7
- 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 462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- White
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.