Chastain Middle School
Tel:
(601) 987-3550
- Chastain Middle School serves 645 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (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 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Chastain 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 16:1 is equal to 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
Chastain 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
- Chastain Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Chastain 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 Chastain Middle School is 0.12, 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 | #812 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 94% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 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 and middle school to Chastain Middle School is Middle School For The Blind High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joel E. Smilow Prep (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Joel E. Smilow Prep Charter School
Grades: 5-6 | 286 students
0.1 miles
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330 0.1 5-6 286 - Jackson Boyd Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-5 | 506 students
0.4 miles
4531 Broadmeadow Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504 0.4 1-5 506 - Jackson Mcwillie Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 432 students
0.6 miles
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709 0.6 PK-6 432 - Jackson Middle School For The Blind High School Grades: 1-12 | 49 students
0.9 miles
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200 0.9 1-12 49 - Jackson Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 60 students
0.9 miles
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000 0.9 PK-8 60
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