A
Very Good
86/100

Northwest Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7020 HIGHWAY 49 N, Jackson, MS 39213
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Mississippi for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
219
Students
enrolled
10.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+20 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+26 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black59%69%reading +34 pts, math +36 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income59%68%reading +29 pts, math +30 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7020 HIGHWAY 49 N
City Jackson
ZIP Code 39213
District 2802190
NCES School ID 280219001155
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39213

Understanding the community around Northwest Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,709
Per Capita Income $17,652
Poverty Rate 30.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 79.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $68,000
Median Rent $742
Owner-Occupied 46.5%
Renter-Occupied 53.5%
View full data for ZIP 39213 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northwest Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 40.6%
Female 59.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
White 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 219
Teachers (FTE) 21.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has 219 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1.
What grades does Northwest Middle School serve?
Northwest Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northwest Middle School receive per student?
Northwest Middle School receives $14,275 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northwest Middle School in 39213 ▼
Avg Home Value
$45,579
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,083
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
53.5%

Other Schools in 39213

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026