CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jackson Public Schools
4650 MANHATTAN ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39206
499 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Chastain Middle School is a public institution located on Manhattan Road in Jackson, Mississippi, serving the local community as part of the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational middle-grade education, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By maintaining a presence within the Jackson public system, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body through a standard curriculum and extracurricular engagement.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families and stakeholders to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the community in the 39206 zip code, Chastain Middle School emphasizes the importance of consistent communication between faculty, students, and parents to foster a stable and productive learning environment. Those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, faculty contact, or current school programs are encouraged to visit their official portal at http://chastain.jpsms.org.
499
Total Students
48.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    457 (91.6%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.8%)
  • White
    11 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jackson Public Schools
Phone: (601)987-3550
Website: http://chastain.jpsms.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 186
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 177
Ungraded 12
Gender Ratio