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Cardozo Middle School

3180 McDowell Rd Ext, Jackson, MS, 39212

Ranked 139 of 153 in Mississippi

Top schools in Jackson
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Cardozo Middle School

3180 McDowell Rd Ext, Jackson, MS, 39212

About Cardozo Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 12% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
573
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.09%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.49%
Black 93.19%
Two+ Races 1.22%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.09%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.49%
Black
93.19%
Two+ Races
1.22%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 573
44.5%
255 Female
55.5%
318 Male

Student Population

573 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

191 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Cardozo Middle School Contact Information

Address

3180 McDowell Rd Ext, Jackson, MS, 39212

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Phone

(601) 346-5635

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TOP 139 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cardozo 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
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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cardozo Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, is part of a bigger effort to improve schools! A $250 million construction project is helping the school deal with overcrowding and include durable designs. The project will also add modern features like green spaces and energy-efficient lighting. This project will not only make schools better places to learn, but it will also boost the local economy.

The Supper Meal Program is also going strong, making sure that students have the food they need to learn and grow. This shows that Jackson Public Schools cares about the whole child. Cardozo Middle School is dedicated to creating an environment of academic excellence and readiness for the workforce so that students are ready for their future.

FAQ

Q1. What is the most important thing that teachers do at Cardozo Middle School?

Ans: Cardozo Middle School's main goal is to help students learn new academic skills and grow as people. The goal is to help students do well in the future.

Q2. What does the school do to get kids involved?

Ans. The school uses interactive learning methods that get students involved in lessons, discussions, and activities that they can do themselves.

Q3. Are there programs that help people get better?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular and enrichment activities that enhance learning and foster personal development beyond the standard curriculum.

Q4. How does the school talk to the families?

Ans. Regular updates keep families in the loop and make sure that communication between home and school is clear.

Q5. What kind of setting is encouraged?

Ans. Cardozo Middle School has a kind, supportive, and welcoming school culture that makes students feel safe and valued.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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