Midtown Public Charter School

Located at 215 McTyere Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi, Midtown Public Charter School is an active, single-campus independent charter district dedicated to serving the educational needs of its local community. Situated within a midsize city setting in the heart of the Jackson metropolitan area, this local educational agency provides tailored learning pathways spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade (specifically serving PK–1st and 4th–8th grades). Functioning as its own independent district for federal programs, Midtown Public Charter School offers a focused, community-anchored academic environment that currently accommodates 420 enrolled students from early childhood through middle school.

The district maintains a remarkably robust staffing model designed to provide individual attention and comprehensive support across all grade levels. Supported by a total workforce of 113 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, the campus benefits from 62 FTE teachers, 4 instructional aides, and 47 support staff personnel, creating a highly supportive environment with a very favorable student-to-teacher presence. The student body—comprising 215 female and 205 male students—reflects the vibrant cultural fabric of the surrounding city, predominantly serving African American families alongside Hispanic, multiracial, and White students. As highlighted in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Midtown Public Charter School remains an impactful educational choice for parents, an enriching environment for students, and a valuable model for researchers examining urban charter school dynamics in the region.