Serving 239 students in grades 5-8, Midtown Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midtown Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midtown Public Charter School's student population of 239 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
239 students
![This chart display total students of Midtown Public Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Midtown Public Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-bcLoUjv.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Midtown Public Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midtown Public Charter School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-POlVvC.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-b0OCjJL.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
96%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Midtown Public Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-XneLOk.png)
White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Midtown Public Charter School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Midtown Public Charter School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-s5nhlk.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-REUD2H.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Midtown Public Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Midtown Public Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/149000/148812/midtown-public-charter-school-chart-bg2Gu0k.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midtown Public Charter School's ranking?
Midtown Public Charter School is ranked #721 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Midtown Public Charter School?
239 students attend Midtown Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Midtown Public Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midtown Public Charter School?
Midtown Public Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midtown Public Charter School offer ?
Midtown Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Midtown Public Charter School part of?
Midtown Public Charter School is part of Midtown Public Charter School District.
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