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Midtown Public Charter School

4795 I 55, JACKSON, MS, 39202

About Midtown Public Charter School

Midtown Public Charter School is a public charter school in Jackson, Mississippi, for students in grades 4–8. The school has about 370 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 13:1, which means that classes are smaller than those in regular public schools. The student body is mostly minorities, like the city's demographics. The school uses a college-preparatory teaching style that focuses on math, English language arts, science, and social studies as its main subjects. USA News data shows that 14% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 17% meet proficiency standards in reading. The evidence shows that they still need to improve their academic skills. People often use instructional support programs and targeted interventions to fill in learning gaps. Midtown Public Charter School is close to central Jackson neighborhoods where homes are not too expensive. It serves families looking for a structured charter school. The school seems promising because it has a lower student-teacher ratio and focuses on building basic skills, making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

Midtown Public Charter School Contact Information

Address

4795 I 55, JACKSON, MS, 39202

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Phone

(601) 354-7770

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 17% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
369
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 133 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Midtown Public Charter 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: 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 1.08%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.98%
Black 94.58%
Two+ Races 1.36%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.08%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.98%
Black
94.58%
Two+ Races
1.36%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 369
45.53%
168 Female
54.47%
201 Male

Student Population

369 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Shaniqua Rodgers, a 4th-grade English teacher at Midtown Public Charter School, was honored for the second time with the Alyce Clarke Award. This award celebrates outstanding contributions by educators, and reflects the strong positive impact Ms. Rodgers has on her students’ learning and school culture.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does the school focus on?

Ans. The school encourages a structured but adaptable learning space.

Q2. Do lessons include activities that are based on projects?

Ans. Doing hands-on projects helps people think critically.

Q3. What does the school do to help students speak up?

Students can take part in discussions and programs that teach them how to be leaders.

Q4. Are families asked to get involved?

Ans. Regular communication helps families stay involved.

Q5. Does the school put a lot of effort into helping students grow as people?

Ans. School activities help students learn about responsibility and respect.

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
F

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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