B+
Northwest Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
7020 Highway 49 North, Jackson, MS 39213 · (601) 987-3609 · Part of Jackson Public School District
Students
242
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Northwest Middle School
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 21.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency31%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 34.8%
Location
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7020 Highway 49 North, Jackson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 694
Grade 776
Grade 872
Enrollment over time
308’20
244’21
206’22
219’23
242’24
Down 21.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 95%Hispanic 3%White <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.