NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 461 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 32 teachers, NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Meridian, Mississippi. Serving students in the middle-school grade levels, the school functions as part of the Meridian Public School District. The campus, situated on 32nd Street, is designed to provide a foundational academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.
As a community-centered institution, NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL strives to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during their adolescent years. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, aimed at encouraging student engagement and school spirit. Like other schools in the Meridian district, it is committed to preparing its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and equipping them with the essential skills needed for long-term success.
For more information, contact NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 484-4099 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 461 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meridian Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 32.29
- 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 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.0%
- White
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.