KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

KIRKSEY 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 320 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 21 teachers, KIRKSEY 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.

KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public secondary educational institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated at 651 James M. Davis Drive, the school serves the local community by providing a structured academic environment for middle-grade students. As part of a larger urban district, KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL focuses on preparing its student body for the transition to high school through a standard curriculum that aims to meet state educational benchmarks.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, emphasizing student development and community engagement. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, school events, and academic resources. Like many schools in the Jackson Public School District, Kirksey strives to provide a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, extracurricular participation, and a commitment to academic achievement.

For more information, contact KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 987-8367 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

651 James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
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KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, MS with about 320 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
320
Teachers:
21.55
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 320 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.