MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

JACKSON, Mississippi — 1 schools

284
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,665
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 284 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 420 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hinds County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,665 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.1% local, 41.1% state, and 24.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #67 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 9.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.7% African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Midtown Public Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 9.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.8%
Federal
41.1%
State
34.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
67 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hinds County county, where this district is located.

$1,091
Studio/mo
$1,097
1 BR/mo
$1,288
2 BR/mo
$1,544
3 BR/mo
$1,705
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 95.7%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter
420

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 284 students.

How much does MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL spends $11,665 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #67 in Mississippi.

What is the average rent near MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hinds County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL students are 95.7% African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #67 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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