Cardozo Middle School

Summary:

Cardozo Middle School is a public middle school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 625. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cardozo Middle School has a predominantly African American student population, with over 93% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Cardozo Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14% of 6th graders, 16.2% of 7th graders, and 12.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.7%, 40.8%, and 42%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is similarly low, with only 14.6% of 6th graders, 19.8% of 7th graders, and 14.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.8%, 57.2%, and 55.3%. Cardozo Middle School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Mississippi, with rankings ranging from 237 out of 243 schools in 2022-2023 to 260 out of 264 schools in 2023-2024, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Cardozo Middle School to other nearby schools within the Jackson Public School District, it becomes evident that the school is significantly underperforming. For example, Bailey Middle Apac School, which is also part of the Jackson Public School District, consistently ranks among the top 25 middle schools in the state and outperforms Cardozo Middle School by a wide margin in academic achievement. Despite the school's current challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement. By addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's poor performance, such as providing additional resources, reducing class sizes, and implementing targeted interventions, Cardozo Middle School could potentially improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3180 McDowell Rd Ext
       Jackson, MS  39212


(601) 346-5635

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,367 Help


Students who attend Cardozo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Forest Hill High School

Feeder schools for Cardozo Middle School:

Elementary:    Bates Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.2%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cardozo Middle School ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cardozo Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jackson Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (93.8%), Hispanic (3.2%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cardozo Middle School is 12.2. 6 middle schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardozo Middle School is $9,367, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Jackson Public School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cardozo Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cardozo Middle School 260th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Cardozo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardozo Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 24.98 216th 270 20.0%
2013 15.83 242nd 269 10.0%
2014 15.26 239th 264 9.5%
2015 14.50 241st 266 9.4%
2016 5.21 259th 260 0.4%
2017 6.07 267th 272 1.8%
2018 7.16 243rd 252 3.6%
2019 4.85 262nd 264 0.8%
2021 8.27 244th 257 5.1%
2022 5.20 254th 257 1.2%
2023 6.57 237th 243 2.5%
2024 4.98 260th 264 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Cardozo Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cardozo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 2 558 0 3 0 0 0 0 563
2012 1 617 0 6 0 0 0 0 624
2013 4 567 0 2 0 0 1 0 574
2014 6 574 0 2 0 0 1 0 583
2015 6 582 0 2 0 1 0 0 591
2016 7 574 0 3 0 0 1 0 585
2017 5 522 0 6 0 0 2 0 535
2018 4 479 0 7 0 0 5 0 495
2019 5 480 0 8 0 0 3 0 496
2020 4 406 0 6 0 0 2 0 418
2021 5 708 0 10 0 0 2 0 725
2022 6 586 2 12 0 0 8 0 614
2023 11 586 0 20 0 0 8 0 625

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cardozo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 563 35.1 16.0 93.6
2012 624 37.7 16.5 92.6
2013 574 32.9 17.4 94.1
2014 583 32.3 18.0 93.1
2015 591 35.0 16.8 100
2016 585 33.0 17.7 100
2017 535 37.9 14.1 100
2018 495 38.8 12.7 100
2019 496 31.8 15.5 100
2020 418 26.8 15.5 100
2021 725 42.9 16.8 100
2022 614 47.7 12.8 100
2023 625 50.9 12.2 100

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 Cardozo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 563 35.1 16.0 93.6
2012 624 37.7 16.5 92.6
2013 574 32.9 17.4 94.1
2014 583 32.3 18.0 93.1
2015 591 35.0 16.8 100
2016 585 33.0 17.7 100
2017 535 37.9 14.1 100
2018 495 38.8 12.7 100
2019 496 31.8 15.5 100
2020 418 26.8 15.5 100
2021 725 42.9 16.8 100
2022 614 47.7 12.8 100
2023 625 50.9 12.2 100

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 Cardozo Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,144 (12.2%) $8,223 (87.8%) $9,367

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardozo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 237th of 243 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cardozo Middle School)11.315.4
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)17.524
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)6.67
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)24.218.5
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardozo Middle School)11.519.4
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)26.328.1
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)11.717.2
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)29.632.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardozo Middle School)9.515.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)18.326.5
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)1.26.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)19.520
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Cardozo Middle School)14.522.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)27.632.6
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496625
 26%
African American480586
 22.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic820
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White511
 120%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardozo Middle School

Cardozo Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Mississippi middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Cardozo Middle School.

Students who attend Cardozo Middle School usually go on to attend Forest Hill High School

Students at Cardozo Middle School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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