The Education Center
Po Box 55509, Jackson, MS, 39296-0392 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (601)982-2812
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At the school, it is our goal to replace a sense of failure with success, by preparing student for living in the future, and providing them with the skills to become independent and healthy emotionally. The Education Center School is indeed a school with a difference. After diagnosing each student's needs, the Center prescribes a special program of studies to meet these individual needs. Small classes permit a close and personal relationship between teacher and student. Achievements, as well as, failures and frustrations are shared in a very special way. The result is an educational environment designed to help each child gain self-respect and confidence through an effective learning experience. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Education Center
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Other association(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)
State or regional independent school association
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
County Hinds County, MS
Student Body
Total Students 200 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MS ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 10%
Students by Grade
Grade 1 - 3 students
Grade 2 - 3 students
Grade 3 - 4 students
Grade 4 - 3 students
Grade 5 - 4 students
Grade 6 - 4 students
Grade 7 - 12 students
Grade 8 - 13 students
Grade 9 - 25 students
Grade 10 - 35 students
Grade 11 - 43 students
Grade 12 - 51 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
This School ( MS ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:12
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • At the school, it is our goal to replace a sense of failure with success, by preparing student for living in the future, and providing them with the skills to become independent and healthy emotionally. The Education Center School is indeed a school with a difference. After diagnosing each student's needs, the Center prescribes a special program of studies to meet these individual needs. Small classes permit a close and personal relationship between teacher and student. Achievements, as well as, failures and frustrations are shared in a very special way. The result is an educational environment designed to help each child gain self-respect and confidence through an effective learning experience.
  • Profile last updated: 02/05/2007

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 39296 )
School Zip ( 39296 ) ( MS ) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 2,834,131 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 18%
Population Average Age n/a 33.8 years old
Average Household Size n/a 2.4 persons
Median Household Income n/a $32,551
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 34 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (39296)



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1. St Andrews Episcopal School - 1158 students - view location
2. Christ Missionary Industrial C - 296 students - view location
3. Jackson Academy - 1392 students - view location
4. New Summit School - 68 students - view location
5. Magnolia Speech School - 72 students - view location
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