NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORTHWEST 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 388 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 28 teachers, NORTHWEST 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.
NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 7020 Highway 49 N in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public middle school serving students within the Jackson Public School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic excellence, developing social responsibility, and preparing young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education.
The school utilizes its official website to serve as a central hub for communication between faculty, parents, and students. By providing resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events, NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to maintain an engaged school community. For families looking for specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, the school’s portal serves as the primary gateway for staying informed about the daily operations and educational initiatives taking place on campus.
For more information, contact NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 987-3609 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
http://northwest.jpsms.org
NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 388 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 388 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.