Blackburn Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School
Should you attend Blackburn Middle School or Northwest Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackburn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackburn Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackburn Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Middle School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackburn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackburn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackburn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MS)
(Top 10% in MS)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Blackburn Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Blackburn Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Northwest Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Northwest Middle School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackburn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2020-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
(13-14 School Year Data)
(13-14 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackburn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2014)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2014)")
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Blackburn 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
495 students
219 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
41% | 59%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#53 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
145
84
Grade 7 Students
184
69
Grade 8 Students
155
66
Ungraded Students
11
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
97%
95%
% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
