Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)

136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rowan 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(16-17)
≤5%
37%
(16-17)
≤5%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
4%
Black
(17-18)
100%
49%
White
(17-18)
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
100%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Rowan Middle School?
105 students attend Rowan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rowan Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Rowan Middle School offer ?
Rowan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rowan Middle School part of?
Rowan Middle School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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