Cardozo Middle School
Tel:
(601) 346-5635
Cardozo Middle School serves 495 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cardozo Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cardozo Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Cardozo Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Cardozo Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cardozo Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #790 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 43% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 39% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cardozo Middle School is Lanier High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Blackburn Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bates Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Bates Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
0.0 miles
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412 0.0 K-5 315 - Jackson Youth Court School Alternative School
0.5 miles
400 E Silas Brown
Jackson, MS 39225
(601) 960-1700 0.5 n/a n/a - Jackson Davis Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 266 students
0.7 miles
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333 0.7 K-5 266 - Jackson George Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 135 students
0.9 miles
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339 0.9 PK-5 135 - Jackson Brown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 190 students
1.1 miles
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326 1.1 PK-5 190
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
