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Cardozo Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
3180 McDowell Rd. Ext., Jackson, MS 39204 · (601) 346-5635 · Part of Jackson Public School District
Students
531
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Cardozo Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 34.8%
Location
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3180 McDowell Rd. Ext., Jackson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6129
Grade 7175
Grade 8227
Enrollment over time
725’20
614’21
625’22
573’23
531’24
Down 26.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 94%Hispanic 4%White 2%Two or more races <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.