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Kirksey Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5677 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 · (601) 987-8360 · Part of Jackson Public School District
Students
389
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Kirksey Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 37.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 34.8%
Location
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5677 Highland Drive, Jackson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6112
Grade 7134
Grade 8143
Enrollment over time
282’20
249’21
247’22
236’23
389’24
Up 37.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 87%Hispanic 8%White 2%Two or more races 2%
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.