Kirksey Middle School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Kirksey

389 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kirksey Middle School is a public secondary educational institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated at 651 James M. Davis Drive, the school serves the local community by providing a structured academic environment for middle-grade students. As part of a larger urban district, Kirksey Middle School focuses on preparing its student body for the transition to high school through a standard curriculum that aims to meet state educational benchmarks.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, emphasizing student development and community engagement. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, school events, and academic resources. Like many schools in the Jackson Public School District, Kirksey strives to provide a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, extracurricular participation, and a commitment to academic achievement.

389

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirksey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	33
Black	340
Two or More	8

Black
340 (87.4%)
Hispanic
33 (8.5%)
White
8 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)

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)987-8360
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Kirksey
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
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 6 112

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 143