Serving 317 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 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackburn Middle School serves the southern part of Jackson, MS, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackburn Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Blackburn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #779 out of 795 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, Bailey Apac Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
317 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 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackburn Middle School offer ?
Blackburn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackburn Middle School part of?
Blackburn Middle School is part of Jackson School District.
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