Northwest Middle School
School Overview
Northwest Middle School is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a school in Jackson Public School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 59% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 388 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 28 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 388 students are attending Northwest Middle School. By gender, there are 179 and 209 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwest Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 49 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 22 | 27 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 28 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwest Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 28 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 28 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 10.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 194 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,613 Households |
| Population | 155,013 |
| Male | 74,472 |
| Female | 87,074 |
| Child Population | 50,664 |
| Total Housing Units | 72,973 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $846 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.30% |
| Average Household Income | $38,399 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.01% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jackson Public School District
In Jackson Public School District, 59 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JACKSON, Mississippi
18 private schools are serving students in JACKSON, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.