Powell Middle School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Powell

704 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Powell Middle School, located at 3655 Livingston Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. As a learning institution, it is dedicated to providing students in grades 6 through 8 with a comprehensive academic foundation, preparing them for the transition to high school while fostering both personal and intellectual growth. The school focuses on delivering a structured curriculum aligned with state educational standards, while also emphasizing the importance of school culture and student engagement.

Beyond the core classroom experience, Powell Middle School serves as a central hub for students to participate in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to support the "JPS" mission of preparing students to succeed in a global society. The school’s faculty and staff work to create a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle-grade learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or upcoming school events, the district maintains an official web presence at [http://powell.jpsms.org](http://powell.jpsms.org).

704

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	12
Black	685
Two or More	1

Black
685 (97.3%)
Hispanic
12 (1.7%)
White
6 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)987-3580
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Powell
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	701
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

Grade 6 237

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 230