Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, Brinkley Middle 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 was 20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brinkley Middle School's ranking?
Brinkley Middle School is ranked #770 out of 795 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Brinkley Middle School?
354 students attend Brinkley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Brinkley Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brinkley Middle School?
Brinkley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brinkley Middle School offer ?
Brinkley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brinkley Middle School part of?
Brinkley Middle School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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