Midtown Public Charter School

Midtown Public Charter School is the sole middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Midtown area of Jackson, Mississippi. With a total enrollment of 284 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (96.13%) and a high concentration of economic disadvantage, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1, Midtown Public Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of middle schools in Mississippi, with a ranking of 237 out of 264 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, often less than half the state's proficiency rates.

The persistent academic underperformance and high poverty concentration at Midtown Public Charter School suggest the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's challenges. Further investigation may be needed to understand how the school's financial and human resources are being deployed to support student learning and achievement within the Midtown Public Charter School district.