Gulfport Central Middle School

Summary:

Gulfport Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Gulfport School District in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a student population of 585 that is predominantly African American.

Academically, Gulfport Central Middle School lags behind both the district and state averages on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 31.8% to 40.9% compared to the district's 46.0% to 48.5% and the state's 39.7% to 42.0%. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are also lower, ranging from 37.9% to 53.3%, compared to the district's 50.9% to 64.9% and the state's 51.8% to 57.2%. Additionally, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2-star rating out of 5 in recent years. In comparison, Bayou View Middle School, another school in the Gulfport School District, outperforms Gulfport Central Middle School on MAAP tests by 10-20 percentage points in most subject areas.

Gulfport Central Middle School also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that poverty can have a negative impact on student learning and achievement. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 12.4 in recent years, Gulfport Central Middle School has struggled to improve its academic outcomes over time, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1310 42nd Avenue
       Gulfport, MS  39501


(228) 870-1035

District: Gulfport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,458 Help


Students who attend Gulfport Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gulfport High School

Feeder schools for Gulfport Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Twenty Eighth St Elementary
    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.2%
White:
10.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gulfport Central Middle School ranks worse than 59.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.92. (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 (80.2%), White (10.1%), Hispanic (5.3%). (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 Gulfport Central Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Gulfport Central Middle School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulfport Central Middle School is $12,458.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulfport Central Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gulfport Central Middle School 157th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Gulfport Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gulfport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulfport School District 41st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulfport Central Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.36 128th 244 47.5%
2009 60.57 98th 247 60.3%
2010 59.34 105th 255 58.8%
2011 54.48 131st 264 50.4%
2012 47.89 152nd 270 43.7%
2015 50.56 120th 266 54.9%
2017 42.08 156th 272 42.6%
2018 36.74 163rd 252 35.3%
2019 38.27 158th 264 40.2%
2021 32.00 163rd 257 36.6%
2022 30.51 173rd 257 32.7%
2023 40.08 137th 243 43.6%
2024 41.92 157th 264 40.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Gulfport Central Middle School is an excellent school! This is my 2nd year teaching here, and I love it. The teachers are truly dedicated to providing the best education for their students! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote I have been going to this school for three years and i can say that it was a great experience. The administration in gulfport period is just fantastic at what they do. The teachers treat the students as one of their own and they really want to teach them. All together, there is no school in america that can top this one in my eyes Close Quote


by a student
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Central Midlle School has been a great school. I have been here for 3 years,
and I have made many accomplishments. Here, they offer many Extra- Cirricular activities and Clubs: BetaClub, Honors Society, BuildersClub, YatchClub,Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer,and Cheerleading. The teachers are admirable.They help us set and meet our goals. At Central, they have high expectations for everyone, and will do whatever it takes to help them meet and exceed them! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Central middle school is a great school. the teachers allways consider the students before they make any desicion. i have never been to a school that has cared so much about it s students and its community. there are multiple extracurricular programs that give back to the community such as student council, national junior honors society, builders club, CAN engineering.....ect. this is a truley unique and great school. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Central Middle is a great school with a common goal--to help students succeed. It is clear when you walk in the building that the school staff are working together to do what's best for students. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Gulfport Central Middle Schools offers many extra curricular activities and clubs for your children to get involved in. Teachers are not only dedicated to your child's academics but also in making them a well rounded student. Students can earn credits towards their high school graduation at GCMS through their algebra class and STEM class. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote The teachers and administration of this school are superb! They work with the students providing help and support where needed, either academic or behavior, until the student doesn't need it any more. The school is very nice and clean also. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote This is my third year teaching at Gulfport Central Middle School, and I love it! The administration and faculty think of the students with every decision made. We, the teachers, strive to differentiate the instruction to meet the needs of ALL of our students. We do everything that we can to help them achieve and succeed! GO COMMODORES!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I highly recommend Gulfport Central Middle School if you're seeking a top education for your child with an exceptional learning environment. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Gulfport Central Middle School has made GREAT improvements in the last few years and is now among the best middle schools on the Coast. The teachers and staff go above and beyond and genuinely love their students. The teachers care about their students and work to create the best learning environment for their students. I would not hesitate to recommend this school and the Gulfport School District. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Gulfport Central Middle School Child Nutrition employees work well together and meet the needs of the students! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote The gulfport school district is one of the best school district to send a child to school because Gulfport is the EDUCATION DESTINATION! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I am a proud parent of the gulfport school Dist. and i wouldn't have it any other way!!! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote At Gulfport Central Middle School, we work as a team in Child Nutrition! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote As being an employee of the Gulfport School District Child Nutrition Program for 5+ years, I have been pleased with my fellow employees! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Gulfport Central Middle School IS GREAT THE KIDS HERE ARE AWESOME THEY ALWAYS KEEP A SMLE ON MY FACE.THERE HAS BEEN MANY CHANGES SINCE DR.MICHAEL BATTLE HAS BEEN PRINCIPAL.I LOOK FOWARD TO COMMING TO WORK. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote The Gulfport schools have been blazing the trail for the state of MS by being the only school district in the state to fully implement the Common Core State Standards on behalf of the state department of ed. The teachers have received statewide and local notoriety for their efforts. Two members of the instructional department were selected to serve on the state's national PARCC team. Our district is progressive; for example, all 9th-10th grade students have been provided en e-reader to lighten the load of the book bags. Other technological advances are being made available to our teachers, students, and principals. All core classes have interactive whiteboards. We have redesigned our high school to give students career-based opportunities and early college experience during their junior and senior years. The arts are important to developing a well-rounded student. Our music programs (band, choir, and strings) are among the best in the country and world! How do I know? We continue to win sweepstakes awards each year and have been invited to Disney and Germany to showcase our talents! Athletics? We are the home of state champions in soccer, basketball, and weight lifting. Our Marine ROTC teaches leadership and continues to win state and regional competitions as well. We hold ourselves and our students to high levels of excellence. Gulfport is a great education destination!

SN: Those of us who work for the district may bring our children with us if we live out of district. I'm proud to say, we chose GSD. Best decision we could have made. My children's feeder pattern: West-Gulfport Central Middle-Gulfport High led my sons to honors programs and academic scholarships. This school is no exception! High standards coupled with hard work leads to a successful child. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote This school adheres to all the strict requirements of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote Good middle school and has good programs within it! Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Open Quote In 2011, the Mississippi Department of Education selected the Gulfport School District as one of three school districts to participate in a pilot program called Excellence for All. As part of this program, selected school districts were given the opportunity to develop innovative programs for their students that would prepare them to compete on a national and global setting in the core subjects as well as improve students' career and college readiness. Due to a major shift from Mississippi Curriculum Standards to Common Core State Standards, the data on this site does not reflect this shift. Please see the Gulfport School District's website to see actual testing information for the Gulfport School District. (You may also sign up to follow us on Twitter.)

A highly functional school district, the District's selection as a pilot program represents the progressive and passionate commitment to be internationally competitive as the community and district work to meet the mission of the Gulfport School District.

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gulfport Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 226 538 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1991 245 540 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 253 539 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1993 257 539 60 3 11 n/a n/a 0 870
1994 235 540 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1995 231 513 9 5 5 n/a n/a 0 763
1996 231 513 9 5 5 n/a n/a 0 763
1997 232 515 9 5 11 n/a n/a 0 772
1998 223 501 8 4 6 n/a n/a 0 742
1999 200 507 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 207 491 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2001 205 521 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2002 145 552 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2003 145 552 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2004 172 541 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2005 154 520 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 88 415 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 98 469 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 94 430 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 116 430 10 13 3 0 0 0 572
2010 103 397 3 16 1 0 4 0 524
2011 100 453 5 14 0 0 1 0 573
2012 87 457 5 11 1 0 1 0 562
2013 77 472 4 16 1 0 2 0 572
2014 88 485 6 16 2 0 10 0 607
2015 102 492 6 19 1 0 7 0 627
2016 102 516 5 26 1 2 8 0 660
2017 96 521 5 25 1 0 0 0 648
2018 92 517 6 21 0 0 8 0 644
2019 97 534 7 24 0 1 13 0 676
2020 106 541 8 34 0 1 19 0 709
2021 68 505 6 33 0 4 17 0 633
2022 61 479 4 36 0 1 15 0 596
2023 59 469 2 31 0 1 23 0 585

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 Gulfport Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 777 46.1 16.8 n/a
1991 798 47.5 16.8 n/a
1992 804 48.8 16.4 51.9
1993 870 49.6 17.5 54.8
1994 789 45.0 17.5 54.9
1995 763 45.7 16.7 56.5
1996 763 45.7 16.7 56.5
1997 772 48.0 16.1 56.6
1998 742 48.1 15.4 58.1
1999 726 49.8 14.6 64.5
2000 720 50.4 14.3 61
2001 744 50.5 14.7 65.1
2002 709 58.0 12.2 66.7
2003 709 58.0 12.2 66.7
2004 726 63.2 11.5 89.8
2005 689 57.4 12.0 88.7
2006 517 33.6 15.4 99.4
2007 589 64.1 9.2 89.1
2008 550 63.7 8.6 93.3
2009 572 57.0 10.0 88.1
2010 524 53.5 9.7 90.5
2011 573 50.5 11.3 89.7
2012 562 52.5 10.6 92.7
2013 572 51.7 11.0 94.2
2014 607 49.5 12.2 95.4
2015 627 46.0 13.6 96.3
2016 660 49.0 13.4 96.2
2017 648 44.8 14.4 91.5
2018 644 45.3 14.2 97.2
2019 676 54.5 12.4 96.4
2020 709 50.6 13.9 95.1
2021 633 54.4 11.6 99.5
2022 596 56.0 10.6 99.5
2023 585 46.9 12.4 100

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 Gulfport Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 777 46.1 16.8 n/a
1991 798 47.5 16.8 n/a
1992 804 48.8 16.4 51.9
1993 870 49.6 17.5 54.8
1994 789 45.0 17.5 54.9
1995 763 45.7 16.7 56.5
1996 763 45.7 16.7 56.5
1997 772 48.0 16.1 56.6
1998 742 48.1 15.4 58.1
1999 726 49.8 14.6 64.5
2000 720 50.4 14.3 61
2001 744 50.5 14.7 65.1
2002 709 58.0 12.2 66.7
2003 709 58.0 12.2 66.7
2004 726 63.2 11.5 89.8
2005 689 57.4 12.0 88.7
2006 517 33.6 15.4 99.4
2007 589 64.1 9.2 89.1
2008 550 63.7 8.6 93.3
2009 572 57.0 10.0 88.1
2010 524 53.5 9.7 90.5
2011 573 50.5 11.3 89.7
2012 562 52.5 10.6 92.7
2013 572 51.7 11.0 94.2
2014 607 49.5 12.2 95.4
2015 627 46.0 13.6 96.3
2016 660 49.0 13.4 96.2
2017 648 44.8 14.4 91.5
2018 644 45.3 14.2 97.2
2019 676 54.5 12.4 96.4
2020 709 50.6 13.9 95.1
2021 633 54.4 11.6 99.5
2022 596 56.0 10.6 99.5
2023 585 46.9 12.4 100

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 Gulfport Central Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,203
2018 $9,031
2019 $9,213
2020 $10,813
2021 $11,040
2022 $12,458

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulfport Central 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 158th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 243 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Central Middle School)24.632.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)40.446.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Central Middle School)3531.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)59.246.4
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Central Middle School)3931.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)49.346.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Central Middle School)44.639.8
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)59.658.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Central Middle School)23.640.5
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)36.246.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Central Middle School)30.640.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)48.348.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Gulfport Central Middle School)43.248.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Gulfport School District)57.456.8
 0.6%
   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 Students676585
 13.5%
African American534469
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic2431
 29.2%
Pacific Islander11
White9759
 39.2%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%100%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfport Central Middle School

Students at Gulfport Central Middle School are 80% African American, 10% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Gulfport Central Middle School.

Gulfport Central Middle School ranks 157th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gulfport Central Middle School usually go on to attend Gulfport High School


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