Overview
MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 4–8 in JACKSON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 369 students. It is part of the MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–8
DistrictMIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
County28049
CityJACKSON
ZIP39202
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280019001448
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment369
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)