Kirksey Middle School
Tel:
(601) 987-8367
Kirksey Middle School serves 320 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kirksey 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 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Kirksey 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
Kirksey Middle School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 320 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kirksey 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 Kirksey Middle School is 0.02, 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 | #605 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 99% | 48% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 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 Kirksey Middle School is Callaway High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chastain Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Jackson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson North Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
0.1 miles
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528 0.1 PK-5 579 - Jackson Callaway High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,063 student
0.3 miles
601 Beasley Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535 0.3 9-12 1,063 - Jackson Green Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 391 students
1.1 miles
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519 1.1 PK-5 391 - Jackson Mcwillie Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 432 students
1.8 miles
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709 1.8 PK-6 432 - Jackson Boyd Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-5 | 506 students
1.9 miles
4531 Broadmeadow Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504 1.9 1-5 506
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