Joel E. Smillow Prep


Summary:

Joel E. Smilow Prep is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Jackson, Mississippi. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, limited resources, and a persistent low ranking compared to other middle schools in the state.

Joel E. Smilow Prep has a highly homogeneous student population, with 99.48% of students identifying as African American. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the Mississippi averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. With a per-student spending of $8,638 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 1, the school appears to be operating with limited resources, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.

Despite the school's challenges, the data provides valuable insights that could inform efforts to improve the quality of education for the students of Joel E. Smillow Prep. Addressing the school's low academic performance, resource constraints, and overall ranking will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing funding and resources, and implementing targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement.

District Detail

 787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

 (769) 524-5330

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: 5-8
Students: 577

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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