Blackburn Laboratory Middle School

Academic proficiency at Blackburn shows 9% in math and 11% in reading.

The diverse environment at Blackburn fosters community and academic growth.

Blackburn Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, TN.

Blackburn Middle School in Jackson, MS, serves 600 students in grades 6-8.

Located in a mid-size city setting, Blackburn maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

Blackburn Middle School's student body is entirely minority students.

Blackburn Middle School enrolls 100% economically disadvantaged students.

Blackburn Laboratory Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1311 W Pearl St, Jackson, MS

West Jackson Neighborhood

Jackson Public School District

495 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Laquanta Murray-nelson

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
12%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

12%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 49	Full Time Teachers 49
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.2%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

219:1

Student Diversity

Male 58.7%	Female 41.3%
Black 97.8%	Hispanic <1%
Two or more races <1%	White <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

5/22/2026

Just graduated worse school I ever been to the teachers are nice and mean but the administrative are rude a wrong judging

4.0 parent

4/2/2014

Blackburn is a good school. My daughter will be finishing up next year and she loves it!!! Excellent staff.

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Average Home Value

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Blackburn Laboratory Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Jackson, MS and is served by the Jackson Public School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Blackburn Laboratory Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $65,222. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jim Hill High School, Lanier High School, Provine High School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blackburn Laboratory Middle School.

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