Is Diberville Middle School a good school?

Diberville Middle School ranks 58 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Diberville Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Diberville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Diberville Middle School?

Students at Diberville Middle School are 40% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Diberville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Diberville Middle School usually go on to attend Diberville Senior High School

Diberville Middle School

Summary:

Diberville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Harrison County School District in Diberville, Mississippi. With a student population of 541, the school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diberville Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 67.3% for the district and 57.1% for the state. The school has maintained a high ranking among Mississippi middle schools, consistently placing in the top 25% over the past decade, ranking 58th out of 264 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income community, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Diberville Middle School's success is particularly noteworthy. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gulfport Central Middle School, Diberville Middle School outperforms many of its counterparts in academic achievement. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its diverse student population and addressing the unique challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 4-8

3320 Warrior Drive
Diberville, MS 39540

(228) 392-1746

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,947

Students who attend Diberville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Diberville Senior High School

Feeder schools for Diberville Middle School:

Elementary:

Diberville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.7%

African American:

26.6%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diberville Middle School ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Diberville Middle School ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.08. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Diberville Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), African American (26.6%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diberville Middle School is 14, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Harrison County School District! (See more...)

Compare Diberville Middle School employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diberville Middle School is $11,947, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Harrison County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Diberville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Diberville Middle School 58^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Diberville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Harrison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County School District 16^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diberville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	76.01	79^th	394	79.9%
2009	78.12	72^nd	392	81.6%
2010	84.82	43^rd	403	89.3%
2011	84.69	44^th	418	89.5%
2012	90.69	27^th	414	93.5%
2013	70.88	113^th	408	72.3%
2014	79.17	58^th	394	85.3%
2015	90.56	24^th	402	94.0%
2016	80.60	62^nd	394	84.3%
2017	75.12	86^th	406	78.8%
2018	73.76	96^th	404	76.2%
2019	78.95	69^th	397	82.6%
2021	85.17	45^th	381	88.2%
2022	83.29	52^nd	382	86.4%
2023	72.42	90^th	377	76.1%
2024	78.06	69^th	390	82.3%

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

Rank History for Diberville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	87.50	16^th	244	93.4%
2009	90.22	15^th	247	93.9%
2010	90.77	13^th	255	94.9%
2011	86.61	20^th	264	92.4%
2012	91.41	13^th	270	95.2%
2013	83.81	32^nd	269	88.1%
2014	81.11	35^th	264	86.7%
2015	92.21	12^th	266	95.5%
2016	82.52	33^rd	260	87.3%
2017	85.01	30^th	272	89.0%
2018	77.76	50^th	252	80.2%
2019	82.81	39^th	264	85.2%
2021	88.09	21^st	257	91.8%
2022	81.39	39^th	257	84.8%
2023	74.20	56^th	243	77.0%
2024	73.08	58^th	264	78.0%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Diberville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	627	44	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	694
1991	664	49	18	1	0	n/a	n/a	732
1992	702	54	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	774
1993	733	62	22	1	0	n/a	n/a	818
1994	708	62	31	2	0	n/a	n/a	803
1995	617	58	39	3	0	n/a	n/a	717
1996	617	58	39	3	0	n/a	n/a	717
1997	599	64	51	1	0	n/a	n/a	715
1998	628	58	56	2	2	n/a	n/a	746
1999	526	64	73	2	0	n/a	n/a	665
2000	486	68	70	7	3	n/a	n/a	634
2001	526	78	66	4	1	n/a	n/a	675
2002	437	72	60	4	0	n/a	n/a	573
2003	437	72	60	4	0	n/a	n/a	573
2004	438	84	49	3	0	n/a	n/a	574
2005	440	107	48	13	1	n/a	n/a	609
2006	431	84	48	11	1	n/a	n/a	575
2007	395	83	58	16	3	n/a	n/a	555
2008	385	101	68	19	2	n/a	n/a	575
2009	372	99	76	16	2	0	0	565
2010	377	135	72	19	1	0	0	604
2011	420	138	83	28	3	1	1	674
2012	410	169	74	33	3	1	1	691
2013	530	213	98	47	3	1	3	895
2014	520	215	106	50	4	1	8	904
2015	502	246	98	49	2	1	9	907
2016	473	235	109	52	3	0	7	879
2017	490	237	98	62	4	3	35	929
2018	500	250	85	69	7	9	36	956
2019	513	270	79	66	5	6	42	981
2020	480	273	79	75	1	6	50	964
2021	460	276	79	75	3	6	53	952
2022	446	239	73	77	4	4	75	918
2023	229	137	42	75	3	3	52	541
2024	209	140	45	77	2	1	52	526

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 Diberville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	694	36.5	19.0	n/a
1991	732	35.6	20.5	n/a
1992	774	37.6	20.5	40.7
1993	818	40.1	20.4	42.3
1994	803	40.8	19.7	40.3
1995	717	36.4	19.7	38.9
1996	717	36.4	19.7	38.9
1997	715	34.3	20.8	39.3
1998	746	37.6	19.8	40.9
1999	665	38.2	17.4	54.4
2000	634	37.7	16.8	55.4
2001	675	38.2	17.7	55.4
2002	573	36.6	15.7	53.1
2003	573	36.6	15.7	53.1
2004	574	37.6	15.3	54.7
2005	609	31.1	19.6	59.4
2006	575	30.7	18.7	82.6
2007	555	31.9	17.4	64.1
2008	575	31.1	18.5	58.4
2009	565	31.6	17.9	58.2
2010	604	31.7	19.0	64.7
2011	674	36.6	18.3	63.4
2012	691	40.5	17.0	67.3
2013	895	52.9	16.9	68.3
2014	904	55.7	16.2	67.7
2015	907	55.0	16.4	69.5
2016	879	44.0	19.9	71.2
2017	929	53.2	17.4	65.9
2018	956	54.8	17.4	67.7
2019	981	55.4	17.6	64.7
2020	964	55.2	17.4	68.3
2021	952	45.3	20.9	99.7
2022	918	46.7	19.6	99.7
2023	541	38.0	14.2	99.4
2024	526	37.3	14.0	68.6

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 Diberville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	694	36.5	19.0	n/a
1991	732	35.6	20.5	n/a
1992	774	37.6	20.5	40.7
1993	818	40.1	20.4	42.3
1994	803	40.8	19.7	40.3
1995	717	36.4	19.7	38.9
1996	717	36.4	19.7	38.9
1997	715	34.3	20.8	39.3
1998	746	37.6	19.8	40.9
1999	665	38.2	17.4	54.4
2000	634	37.7	16.8	55.4
2001	675	38.2	17.7	55.4
2002	573	36.6	15.7	53.1
2003	573	36.6	15.7	53.1
2004	574	37.6	15.3	54.7
2005	609	31.1	19.6	59.4
2006	575	30.7	18.7	82.6
2007	555	31.9	17.4	64.1
2008	575	31.1	18.5	58.4
2009	565	31.6	17.9	58.2
2010	604	31.7	19.0	64.7
2011	674	36.6	18.3	63.4
2012	691	40.5	17.0	67.3
2013	895	52.9	16.9	68.3
2014	904	55.7	16.2	67.7
2015	907	55.0	16.4	69.5
2016	879	44.0	19.9	71.2
2017	929	53.2	17.4	65.9
2018	956	54.8	17.4	67.7
2019	981	55.4	17.6	64.7
2020	964	55.2	17.4	68.3
2021	952	45.3	20.9	99.7
2022	918	46.7	19.6	99.7
2023	541	38.0	14.2	99.4
2024	526	37.3	14.0	68.6

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 Diberville Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,101
2018	$7,517
2019	$7,379
2020	$9,225
2021	$8,752
2022	$11,947

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diberville Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 90^th of 377 Elementary schools	6.5%
Ranks 39^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 56^th of 243 Middle schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Diberville Middle School)	54.5	64.9	10.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	55.7	63	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Diberville Middle School)	70.2	74.6	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	55.6	66.4	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Diberville Middle School)	52.5	48.1	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	50.7	57.3	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Diberville Middle School)	55.1	50	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	45.6	50.5	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Diberville Middle School)	59.4	62.7	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Harrison County School District)	62.9	72.7	9.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Diberville Middle School)	47.4	65	17.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	46.3	58	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Diberville Middle School)	69.3	54	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	66.3	67.1	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Diberville Middle School)	48.7	49.5	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	49.1	48.4	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Diberville Middle School)	57.7	75.5	17.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	56.9	68.3	11.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Diberville Middle School)	52	44.5	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	42.9	53	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Diberville Middle School)	54.1	45.3	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	55	50.2	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Diberville Middle School)	71.6	54.1	17.5%
8th Grade Science (Harrison County School District)	64.1	61.9	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	981	541	44.9%
African American	270	137	49.3%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	79	42	46.8%
Hispanic	66	75	13.6%
Pacific Islander	6	3	50%
White	513	229	55.4%
Two or More Races	42	52	23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.7%	99.4%	34.7%

Schools Near Diberville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Diberville Middle School	Public	4-8	3320 Warrior Drive	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-1746	526	37	14.0	68.6%	209 (39.7%)	140 (26.6%)	77 (14.6%)	45 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.9%)	73.1	58^th of 264 public middle schools	78.0%		74.2	56^th of 243 public middle schools	77.0%	2	72.9	59.5	46.7	64.5	41.7	70.6	75.8	61.9	70.9	56.3	75.0	65.0	$11,947
Biloxi Junior High	Public	7-8	1921 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-1421	880	61	14.3	60.2%	351 (39.9%)	295 (33.5%)	126 (14.3%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (8.1%)	86.8	27^th of 264 public middle schools	89.8%		88.4	22^nd of 243 public middle schools	90.9%	5				56.4	52.6				77.5	70.7		75.3	$11,826
Biloxi Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	1424 Father Ryan Avenue	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 432-3700	778	63	12.3	65.6%	301 (38.7%)	246 (31.6%)	128 (16.5%)	32 (4.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.4%)								(n/a)		50.8	53.1				53.5	74.9			79.5		$12,905
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	2320 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-4367	1,271	89	14.2	44.0%	925 (72.8%)	176 (13.8%)	56 (4.4%)	36 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	74 (5.8%)								(n/a)	77.9	68.4	65.3			71.5	75.1	76.7			90.5		$9,448
St. Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3500	949	47	20.0	62.1%	554 (58.4%)	179 (18.9%)	57 (6.0%)	62 (6.5%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	89 (9.4%)	79.8	45^th of 264 public middle schools	83.0%		75.5	54^th of 243 public middle schools	77.8%	9			48.4	51.5	58.0			61.5	61.7	67.2		78.5	$9,969
Ocean Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	3600 Hanshaw Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-6210	964	65	14.8	45.7%	680 (70.5%)	125 (13.0%)	64 (6.6%)	40 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.4%)	93.3	8^th of 264 public middle schools	97.0%		93.9	6^th of 243 public middle schools	97.5%	2				66.9	63.9				83.8	73.6		79.6	$9,389
Bayou View Middle School	Public	6-8	212 43rd Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4633	815	51	16.0	99.6%	366 (44.9%)	298 (36.6%)	108 (13.3%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.8%)	83.4	34^th of 264 public middle schools	87.1%		81.7	37^th of 243 public middle schools	84.8%	3			57.5	54.6	54.8			60.3	71.6	72.2		71.1	$10,778
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	4-6	11391 Old Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2322	329	22	15.2	74.2%	122 (37.1%)	144 (43.8%)	14 (4.3%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (12.2%)								(n/a)	63.0	59.5	53.2			44.1	62.3	59.7			83.0		$11,161
Vancleave Middle School	Public	6-8	4725 Bulldog Lane	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3800	548	36	15.4	50.7%	484 (88.3%)	12 (2.2%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	90.9	15^th of 264 public middle schools	94.3%		90.4	17^th of 243 public middle schools	93.0%	2			57.3	57.1	72.5			64.3	81.7	79.0		88.5	$10,794
Gulfport Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	593	48	12.4	99.5%	68 (11.5%)	463 (78.1%)	28 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.1%)	41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%		40.1	137^th of 243 public middle schools	43.6%	20			35.4	40.9	31.8			37.9	42.8	53.3		52.7	$12,458

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