Northwest Middle School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Northwest

242 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Middle School, located at 7020 Highway 49 N in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public middle school serving students within the Jackson Public School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic excellence, developing social responsibility, and preparing young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education.

The school utilizes its official website to serve as a central hub for communication between faculty, parents, and students. By providing resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events, Northwest Middle School aims to maintain an engaged school community. For families looking for specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, the school’s portal serves as the primary gateway for staying informed about the daily operations and educational initiatives taking place on campus.

242

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	8
Black	231
Asian	1

Black
231 (95.5%)
Hispanic
8 (3.3%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)987-3609
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Northwest
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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 94

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 72