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Kirksey Middle School

5677 Highland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39206

Ranked 123 of 153 in Mississippi

Top schools in Jackson
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Kirksey Middle School

5677 Highland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39206

About Kirksey Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 18% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
236
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.42%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.27%
Black 97.46%
Two+ Races 0.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.42%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.27%
Black
97.46%
Two+ Races
0.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 236
55.51%
131 Female
44.49%
105 Male

Student Population

236 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

118 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kirksey Middle School Contact Information

Address

5677 Highland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39206

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Phone

(601) 987-8360

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TOP 123 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kirksey 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

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

Jackson, Mississippi's Kirksey Middle School is part of a bigger plan to improve schools! The school is getting a $250 million construction project that will help with overcrowding and include designs that are built to last. 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. Kirksey Middle School is dedicated to creating an environment of academic excellence and preparing students for the workforce so they are ready for the future.

FAQ

Q1. What do the kids at Kirksey Middle School learn the most?

Ans. Kirksey Middle School's main goal is to help students grow in both their academic and social lives. The school helps students learn more about their subjects and how to make friends, talk to people, and work well with others.

Q2. How does the school teach kids to be responsible?

Ans. The school has structured daily routines that help students learn how to be responsible. Students learn how to handle their time, finish their work on time, and act appropriately in different situations with these routines.

Q3. Are there any programs that help kids learn more?

Ans. Yes, the school wants students to look into activities and programs that aren't part of their regular classes. These chances give students a chance to find out what they like, learn new things, and have fun learning in new ways.

Q4. How do families get involved?

Ans. Families are welcome at school events, meetings, and regular communication. This involvement keeps families up to date and helps students learn and grow.

Q5. What kind of place to learn does the school offer?

Ans. Kirksey Middle School wants to create a respectful and positive learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and encouraged to do well.

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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