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Joel E. Smilow Prep

787 E. NORTHSIDE DRIVE, JACKSON, MS, 39206

About Joel E. Smilow Prep

Joel E. Smilow Prep is a public charter middle school in Jackson that teaches grades 5–8. There are about 560 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is close to 17:1, which means that each teacher has a fair amount of time to teach. Most students are poor and from minority groups, as the city is. The school's curriculum is based on preparing students for college, with a focus on improving reading and writing skills, teaching math, and setting clear academic goals. According to USA News, 25% of students are good at math and 22% are good at reading. This information shows that the students are doing okay in school. The school helps students move forward by offering academic interventions and enrichment opportunities. Joel E. Smilow Prep is located in a city and has a strong connection to the community. Its goal is to provide stability and academic consistency. In short, the school's strengths are its flexible charter and its focus on helping students grow academically from the ground up, making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

Joel E. Smilow Prep Contact Information

Address

787 E. NORTHSIDE DRIVE, JACKSON, MS, 39206

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Phone

(769) 524-5330

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 22% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
24
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
564
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Joel E. Smilow Prep

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: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 0.35%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0.53%
Black 98.76%
Two+ Races 0.35%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.35%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.53%
Black
98.76%
Two+ Races
0.35%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 564
50.18%
283 Female
49.82%
281 Male

Student Population

564 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joel E. Smilow Prep continues to provide active service and maintain a presence in the community. According to the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board’s official school listing, Joel E. Smilow Prep is recognized as an active charter school, serving students in grades 5-8. This ongoing operation ensures continued access to alternative public education options in Jackson and highlights the school’s stable role within the community.

FAQ

Q1. Is the school set up to help students get ready for college?

Ans. The focus of instruction is on skills that will help you get ready and plan for the long term.

Q2. Do students have access to enrichment programs?

Ans. Enrichment activities help students be curious and creative in their studies.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Behavior is guided by clear expectations and routines that stay the same.

Q4. Do teachers use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Digital tools help teachers teach and students stay organized.

Q5. Are there services at the school to help students?

Support staff help students with both schoolwork and personal issues.

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

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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