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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Jackson Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,217
Students who attend Cardozo Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Cardozo Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
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%
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