WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jackson Public Schools
210 DANIEL LAKE BOULEVARD
JACKSON, MS 39212
338 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Whitten Middle School is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated on Daniel Lake Boulevard, the school functions as a core academic hub for its community, focusing on providing a structured environment intended to support the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for student growth in a diverse urban setting.

Like many schools in the Jackson Public School District, Whitten Middle School emphasizes the importance of academic accountability, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school strives to prepare its student body for future success by fostering a culture of learning and discipline. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and classroom engagement, the faculty and staff work to provide the necessary resources to help students navigate the challenges of middle school and build a solid foundation for their secondary education.
338
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    281 (83.1%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4%)
  • White
    3 (0.9%)
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)371-4309
Website: http://heeps://whitten.jpsms.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
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 6 126
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 110
Ungraded 7
Gender Ratio