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:
260^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,217

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

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.2%

White:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cardozo Middle School ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.98. (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 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...)

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

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...)

Compare Cardozo Middle School employs 50.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardozo Middle School is $14,217. 7 middle schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cardozo Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cardozo Middle School 260^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Cardozo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th 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
2012	24.98	216^th	270	20.0%
2013	15.83	242^nd	269	10.0%
2014	15.26	239^th	264	9.5%
2015	14.50	241^st	266	9.4%
2016	5.21	259^th	260	0.4%
2017	6.07	267^th	272	1.8%
2018	7.16	243^rd	252	3.6%
2019	4.85	262^nd	264	0.8%
2021	8.27	244^th	257	5.1%
2022	5.20	254^th	257	1.2%
2023	6.57	237^th	243	2.5%
2024	4.98	260^th	264	1.5%

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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 Cardozo Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	2	558	0	3	0	0	563
2012	1	617	0	6	0	0	624
2013	4	567	0	2	0	1	574
2014	6	574	0	2	0	1	583
2015	6	582	0	2	1	0	591
2016	7	574	0	3	0	1	585
2017	5	522	0	6	0	2	535
2018	4	479	0	7	0	5	495
2019	5	480	0	8	0	3	496
2020	4	406	0	6	0	2	418
2021	5	708	0	10	0	2	725
2022	6	586	2	12	0	8	614
2023	11	586	0	20	0	8	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,028
2018	$9,367
2019	$10,712
2020	$10,884
2021	$11,994
2022	$14,217

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 262^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 237^th 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)	11.3	15.4	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	17.5	24	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)	6.6	7	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	24.2	18.5	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardozo Middle School)	11.5	19.4	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	26.3	28.1	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)	11.7	17.2	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	29.6	32.5	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardozo Middle School)	9.5	15.9	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	18.3	26.5	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cardozo Middle School)	1.2	6.7	5.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	19.5	20	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Cardozo Middle School)	14.5	22.1	7.6%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	27.6	32.6	5%
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	496	625	26%
African American	480	586	22.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	20	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	11	120%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Cardozo Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (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 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Cardozo Middle School	Public	6-8	3180 McDowell Rd Ext	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5635	625	51	12.2	100.0%	11 (1.8%)	586 (93.8%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	5	260^th of 264 public middle schools	1.5%		6.6	237^th of 243 public middle schools	2.5%	23		14.0	16.2	12.8		14.6	19.8	14.6			18.1	$14,217
Peeples Middle School	Public	6-8	2940 Belvedere Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5660	298	36	8.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	290 (97.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2.4	264^th of 264 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)		8.0	8.2	9.1		5.3	13.9	13.9			16.7	$16,823
Reimagine Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	309 W McDowell Rd	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Reimagine Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 941-0844	514	36	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	507 (98.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23.9	203^rd of 264 public middle schools	23.1%		16.2	215^th of 243 public middle schools	11.5%	12	25.0	19.0	23.3	31.9	7.6	24.6	44.8	33.9		46.2	53.5	$14,041
Whitten Middle School	Public	6-8	210 Daniel Lake Boulevard	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4309	338	28	12.2	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	281 (83.1%)	46 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	2.4	263^rd of 264 public middle schools	0.4%		10.9	226^th of 243 public middle schools	7.0%	37		8.9	9.4	7.0		9.8	12.0	13.0			14.0	$16,222
Blackburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1311 W Pearl Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5329	614	48	12.8	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	602 (98.0%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4.1	261^st of 264 public middle schools	1.1%		6.3	238^th of 243 public middle schools	2.1%	23		9.3	9.5	17.0		8.0	16.7	18.4			24.1	$13,813
Clinton Junior High School	Public	7-8	711 Lakeview Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0619	871	55	15.8	99.7%	271 (31.1%)	527 (60.5%)	17 (2.0%)	44 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.0%)	92.4	11^th of 264 public middle schools	95.8%		92.9	8^th of 243 public middle schools	96.7%	3			63.6	58.1			82.0	85.0	100.0		74.3	$8,582
Byram Middle School	Public	6-8	2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.	Terry	39170	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 372-4597	772	51	15.1	99.6%	41 (5.3%)	716 (92.7%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	30.5	183^rd of 264 public middle schools	30.7%		42.5	132^nd of 243 public middle schools	45.7%	51		30.6	32.8	32.7		24.7	38.9	26.2	96.2		59.7	$9,951
Bailey Middle Apac School	Public	6-8	1900 N State Street	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-5343	247	25	10.0	100.0%	13 (5.3%)	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	89	23^rd of 264 public middle schools	91.3%		91.1	12^th of 243 public middle schools	95.1%	11		57.1	64.8	70.0		73.6	71.7	63.8	100.0		82.5	$15,190
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	3655 Livingston Road	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3580	320	33	9.7	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	314 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	3.6	262^nd of 264 public middle schools	0.8%		5.4	241^st of 243 public middle schools	0.8%	21		10.5	15.5	12.9		4.0	14.3	16.7			18.8	$15,619
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	7020 Highway 49 N	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3609	206	23	9.0	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	198 (96.1%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	89.3	20^th of 264 public middle schools	92.4%		91.9	9^th of 243 public middle schools	96.3%	11		68.6	94.2	65.7		78.6	91.2	57.9	100.0		67.2	$20,269

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardozo Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Cardozo Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Cardozo Middle School attend?

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

What district is Cardozo Middle School in?

Jackson Public School District

Is Cardozo Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend Cardozo Middle School?

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

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