Cardozo Middle School

3180 McDowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Cardozo

531 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cardozo Middle School, located on McDowell Road Extension in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public institution serving the Jackson Public School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to support students as they progress from elementary education toward high school readiness. The school serves the diverse community of South Jackson, operating with a mission to foster both academic achievement and personal growth among its student body.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the Jackson Public Schools' broader educational standards, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. In addition to standard academics, Cardozo often incorporates extracurricular activities and student support services intended to encourage engagement and community building. For families seeking specific information regarding current school policies, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence at http://cardozo.jpsms.org.

531

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardozo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	21
Black	498
Two or More	3

Black
498 (93.8%)
Hispanic
21 (4.0%)
White
9 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)

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)346-5635
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Cardozo
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
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 6 129

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 227