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Chastain Middle School

4650 MANHATTAN ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39206

About Chastain Middle School

Chastain Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, Mississippi. It is part of the Jackson Public School District and serves students in grades 6–8. About 483 students go to the school, which is in a medium-sized city. Chastain Middle School has about 47 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is 1 teacher for every 10 students. This is better than the district average. 2 full-time school counselors also work on campus to help students with guidance and support. Most of the students are minorities, and there isn't much racial diversity. About 49% of the students are girls and 51% are boys. All of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged, which shows how important the school is to the community it serves. The school follows the district's core curricula and takes part in Title I programs to help students who are behind in their studies and give them extra help with their lessons. According to data from U.S. News, about 20% of students are good at math and about 19% are good at English Language Arts. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the average for urban schools in Mississippi.

Chastain Middle School Contact Information

Address

4650 MANHATTAN ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39206

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Phone

(601) 987-3550

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 19% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
483
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 132 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chastain Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.83%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 7.25%
Black 90.06%
Two+ Races 1.86%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.83%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
7.25%
Black
90.06%
Two+ Races
1.86%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 483
49.28%
238 Female
50.72%
245 Male

Student Population

483 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

241 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chastain Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, is getting ready for a better future! The school is part of a $250 million construction project that will improve schools, reduce overcrowding, and use designs that are more durable. This project will not only make schools better places to learn, but it will also boost the local economy. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to make the school a friendly and positive place where students can succeed. The school wants to get students excited about learning, help them learn important skills, and get involved in their community.

The school is getting ready to welcome students back on January 5, 2026, with new energy and excitement. Chastain Middle School is dedicated to creating an environment of academic excellence and preparing students for the workforce so they are ready for their future.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching style does Chastain Middle School have?

Ans. Chastain Middle School's main goals are to help students get ready for school and grow as people. The way the teacher teaches helps students build good habits for learning and for life.

Q2. What does the school do to get kids to act right?

Ans. Students can learn how to act responsibly and respectfully in the school community when there are clear rules and expectations.

Q3. Are there opportunities for growth?

Ans. Yes, the school has enrichment programs that are both fun and educational, so students can learn in ways that are both fun and useful.

Q4. What do families do?

Ans. Families are encouraged to go to school events, which helps students and makes the relationship between school and family stronger.

Q5. What kind of setting does the school have?

Ans. The school keeps a friendly and supportive atmosphere that makes students want to learn and grow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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