Midtown Public Charter School

Summary:

Midtown Public Charter School is a middle school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the Midtown Public Charter School District, which is ranked 125 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midtown Public Charter School consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th and 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of middle schools in Mississippi, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.4 to 11.1 over the past three school years, Midtown Public Charter School's academic performance has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics decreasing across multiple grade levels. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for students, even with smaller class sizes. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students at this school.

Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

4759 I 55
Jackson, MS 39202

(601) 354-7770

District: Midtown Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,426

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midtown Public Charter School ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Midtown Public Charter School ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.6%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midtown Public Charter School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Midtown Public Charter School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midtown Public Charter School is $12,426.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Midtown Public Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Midtown Public Charter School 237^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Midtown Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

Midtown Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midtown Public Charter School 125^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midtown Public Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.41	363^rd	390	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midtown Public Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2018	3.62	251^st	252	0.4%
2019	10.68	239^th	264	9.5%
2021	10.62	238^th	257	7.4%
2022	9.66	239^th	257	7.0%
2023	7.99	235^th	243	3.3%
2024	14.50	237^th	264	10.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midtown Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	2	103	1	0	0	106
2017	3	158	1	0	3	165
2018	4	238	0	0	3	245
2019	5	257	0	0	2	264
2020	3	255	0	0	4	262
2021	4	235	1	1	1	242
2022	3	229	6	0	1	239
2023	4	273	5	0	2	284
2024	4	349	11	0	5	369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midtown Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	106	14.0	7.5	97.2
2017	165	16.0	10.3	98.2
2018	245	18.7	13.0	100
2019	264	31.6	8.3	100
2020	262	29.2	8.9	100
2021	242	25.8	9.3	100
2022	239	28.3	8.4	100
2023	284	25.5	11.1	100
2024	369	29.0	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midtown Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	106	14.0	7.5	97.2
2017	165	16.0	10.3	98.2
2018	245	18.7	13.0	100
2019	264	31.6	8.3	100
2020	262	29.2	8.9	100
2021	242	25.8	9.3	100
2022	239	28.3	8.4	100
2023	284	25.5	11.1	100
2024	369	29.0	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midtown Public Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,055
2018	$9,086
2019	$8,785
2020	$10,260
2021	$11,131
2022	$12,426

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midtown Public Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 235^th of 243 Middle schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	18.6	28.5	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	18.6	28.5	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	2.3	14.3	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	2.3	14.3	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Midtown Public Charter School)	39.5	14.8	24.7%
5th Grade Science (Midtown Public Charter School)	39.5	14.8	24.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	8.1	14.2	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	8.1	14.2	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	14.5	11.8	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	14.5	11.8	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	14.4	21.3	6.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	14.4	21.3	6.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	26.4	24.6	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	26.4	24.6	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	11.7	16.4	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Public Charter School)	11.7	16.4	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	6.7	6	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Public Charter School)	6.7	6	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Midtown Public Charter School)	36.7	23.9	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Midtown Public Charter School)	36.7	23.9	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	284	7.6%
African American	257	273	6.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Midtown Public Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Midtown Public Charter School	Public, Charter	4-8	4759 I 55	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Midtown Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(601) 354-7770	369	29	12.7	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	349 (94.6%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	14.5	237^th of 264 public middle schools	10.2%		8	235^th of 243 public middle schools	3.3%	2	52.9	9.4	16.0	18.5	33.4	29.4	9.4	19.7	22.3	28.6	15.6	44.4	$12,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Public Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Midtown Public Charter School?

Students at Midtown Public Charter School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

How many students attend Midtown Public Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Midtown Public Charter School.

Is Midtown Public Charter School a good school?

Midtown Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Mississippi middle schools.

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