Blackburn Middle School

1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades 6-8, Blackburn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blackburn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Blackburn Middle School's student population of 614 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
614 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Blackburn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackburn Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#787 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackburn Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blackburn Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackburn Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackburn Middle School's ranking?
Blackburn Middle School is ranked #787 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Blackburn Middle School often compared to?
Blackburn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School, Chastain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Blackburn Middle School?
614 students attend Blackburn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blackburn Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackburn Middle School?
Blackburn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackburn Middle School offer ?
Blackburn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blackburn Middle School part of?
Blackburn Middle School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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