Midtown Public Charter School

4795 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road
Jackson, MS 39206

www.midtownpublic.org

Charter School 420 Students

Middle School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Midtown Public Charter School, located at 301 Adele St in Jackson, Mississippi, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students in the surrounding community. Serving students in grades K-8, the school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive culture that emphasizes character development and personalized learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong partnerships with families, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student is prepared for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that all children can succeed when provided with the right resources and a structured, nurturing environment. Midtown Public Charter School places a significant emphasis on community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to data-driven instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens, ultimately contributing to the revitalization and growth of the Jackson area.

420

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midtown Public Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	11
Black	402
Two or More	5

Black
402 (95.7%)
Hispanic
11 (2.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
White
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midtown Public Charter School
Phone:	(601)354-7770
Website:	http://www.midtownpublic.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 44

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 80