Joel E Smilow Collegiate

787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joel E Smilow Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Joel E Smilow Collegiate's student population of 569 students has grown by 157% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 270% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
569 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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 Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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)
#643 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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.
26%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
98%
47%
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White
n/a
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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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 Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joel E Smilow Collegiate's ranking?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is ranked #643 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
569 students attend Joel E Smilow Collegiate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Joel E Smilow Collegiate students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joel E Smilow Collegiate offer ?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Joel E Smilow Collegiate part of?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is part of Joel E Smilow Collegiate School District.
In what neighborhood is Joel E Smilow Collegiate located?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is located in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 2 other public schools located in Fondren.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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