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Port Gibson Middle School

Summary:

Port Gibson Middle School is a public middle school in Port Gibson, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 280. The school is part of the Claiborne County School District, which is ranked 109 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $16,585, Port Gibson Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 11.9% (6th grade) to 22% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 39.7% (6th grade) and 40.8% (7th grade). This pattern of underperformance has been consistent over the past several years, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools.

The school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate indicates that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, a factor that likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. While the school's student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, ranging from 13.9 to 18.1, the lack of nearby comparison schools makes it difficult to fully understand the school's performance and identify potential factors that may be contributing to its challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes at Port Gibson Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 161 Ramsey Drive
       Port Gibson, MS  39150

(601) 437-4251

District: Claiborne County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,642 Help


Students who attend Port Gibson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Port Gibson High School

Feeder schools for Port Gibson Middle School:

Elementary:    A. W. Watson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.2%
Hispanic:
0.7%
White:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Port Gibson Middle School ranks worse than 87.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.2%), Hispanic (0.7%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Gibson Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Port Gibson Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Gibson Middle School is $14,642.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Port Gibson Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Port Gibson Middle School 230th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Port Gibson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Claiborne County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Claiborne County School District 109th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Gibson Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 52.20 136th 244 44.3%
2009 20.28 197th 247 20.2%
2010 39.02 171st 255 32.9%
2011 67.97 75th 264 71.6%
2012 4.74 267th 270 1.1%
2013 17.60 232nd 269 13.8%
2014 37.90 172nd 264 34.8%
2015 27.17 196th 266 26.3%
2016 16.16 226th 260 13.1%
2017 10.82 254th 272 6.6%
2018 21.75 199th 252 21.0%
2019 24.45 201st 264 23.9%
2021 12.05 228th 257 11.3%
2022 23.69 195th 257 24.1%
2023 28.36 167th 243 31.3%
2024 15.54 230th 264 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Port Gibson Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Port Gibson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 9 1068 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1991 7 1088 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
1992 6 558 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 2 582 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 1 588 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 1 554 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 1 554 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 1 511 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 1 498 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 0 466 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 0 460 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 0 453 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 4 453 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 4 453 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 0 424 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 0 426 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2006 0 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 2 428 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 3 389 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 1 423 0 0 0 0 0 0 424
2010 1 398 0 0 0 0 0 0 399
2011 2 383 0 0 0 0 0 0 385
2012 3 397 0 0 0 0 0 0 400
2013 1 373 0 0 0 0 0 0 374
2014 1 381 0 0 0 0 0 0 382
2015 3 347 0 1 0 0 0 0 351
2016 3 331 0 0 0 0 0 0 334
2017 2 333 3 0 0 0 0 0 338
2018 1 298 2 0 0 0 0 0 301
2019 0 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 184
2020 0 202 1 0 0 0 0 0 203
2021 0 331 4 1 0 0 2 0 338
2022 1 291 0 3 0 0 2 0 297
2023 1 275 1 2 0 0 1 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Gibson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1077 59.7 18.0 n/a
1991 1095 59.7 18.3 n/a
1992 564 34.7 16.2 88.3
1993 584 34.4 17.0 88.7
1994 589 34.3 17.2 86.6
1995 555 25.8 21.5 84.7
1996 555 25.8 21.5 84.7
1997 512 27.2 18.8 87.3
1998 499 27.5 18.1 85.4
1999 466 28.2 16.5 94.8
2000 460 28.8 16.0 96.7
2001 453 31.1 14.6 95.4
2002 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2003 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2004 424 30.7 13.8 99.3
2005 426 14.5 29.4 99.3
2006 419 27.0 15.5 99.3
2007 430 27.0 15.9 99.3
2008 392 24.5 16.0 93.1
2009 424 27.3 15.5 99.3
2010 399 25.3 15.7 99.2
2011 385 22.2 17.2 98.7
2012 400 21.1 18.9 99.3
2013 374 23.5 15.9 99.2
2014 382 23.5 16.2 99.2
2015 351 23.0 15.2 100
2016 334 20.0 16.7 100
2017 338 17.3 19.4 100
2018 301 16.7 17.9 100
2019 184 12.9 14.2 100
2020 203 13.4 15.0 100
2021 338 18.5 18.1 100
2022 297 18.2 16.3 100
2023 280 20.0 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Gibson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1077 59.7 18.0 n/a
1991 1095 59.7 18.3 n/a
1992 564 34.7 16.2 88.3
1993 584 34.4 17.0 88.7
1994 589 34.3 17.2 86.6
1995 555 25.8 21.5 84.7
1996 555 25.8 21.5 84.7
1997 512 27.2 18.8 87.3
1998 499 27.5 18.1 85.4
1999 466 28.2 16.5 94.8
2000 460 28.8 16.0 96.7
2001 453 31.1 14.6 95.4
2002 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2003 457 30.0 15.2 94.7
2004 424 30.7 13.8 99.3
2005 426 14.5 29.4 99.3
2006 419 27.0 15.5 99.3
2007 430 27.0 15.9 99.3
2008 392 24.5 16.0 93.1
2009 424 27.3 15.5 99.3
2010 399 25.3 15.7 99.2
2011 385 22.2 17.2 98.7
2012 400 21.1 18.9 99.3
2013 374 23.5 15.9 99.2
2014 382 23.5 16.2 99.2
2015 351 23.0 15.2 100
2016 334 20.0 16.7 100
2017 338 17.3 19.4 100
2018 301 16.7 17.9 100
2019 184 12.9 14.2 100
2020 203 13.4 15.0 100
2021 338 18.5 18.1 100
2022 297 18.2 16.3 100
2023 280 20.0 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Gibson Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,801
2018 $16,584
2019 $11,664
2020 $10,216
2021 $10,330
2022 $14,642

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Gibson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 167th of 243 Middle schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Port Gibson Middle School)24.612.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County School District)24.612.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Port Gibson Middle School)68.128.5
 39.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County School District)68.128.5
 39.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Gibson Middle School)10.732.3
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County School District)10.732.3
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Port Gibson Middle School)23.335.1
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County School District)23.335.1
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Port Gibson Middle School)23.267
 43.8%
   8th Grade Science (Claiborne County School District)23.267
 43.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students184280
 52.2%
African American184275
 49.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Gibson Middle School

Students who attend Port Gibson Middle School usually go on to attend Port Gibson High School

Port Gibson Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Mississippi middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Port Gibson Middle School.

Students at Port Gibson Middle School are 98% African American.


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