St. Martin Middle School

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St. Martin Middle School ranks 45 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. Martin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, part of the highly-ranked Jackson County School District. With a diverse student population of 995, the school consistently outperforms state averages on academic measures and maintains a strong statewide ranking.

St. Martin Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 58% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.2% in Math, compared to state averages of 42% and 55.3% respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Vancleave Middle School, which had higher test scores in 2023-2024, St. Martin Middle School still performs well above the state average. The school's diverse student population, with 59.9% White, 20.5% African American, and smaller percentages of other races, is a strength, but may also present unique challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

(228) 283-3500

District: Jackson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,969

Students who attend St. Martin Middle School usually attend:

High:

St Martin High School

Feeder schools for St. Martin Middle School:

Elementary:	St Martin East Elementary School
	St Martin N Elementary School
	St Martin Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 949

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

African American:

18.9%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Martin Middle School ranks better than 83% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.78. (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 St. Martin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jackson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), African American (18.9%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Martin Middle School is 20, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Jackson County School District! (See more...)

Compare St. Martin Middle School employs 47.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Martin Middle School is $9,969. 1 middle schools in the Jackson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks St. Martin Middle School 45^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See St. Martin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jackson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County School District 6^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Martin Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	66.97	76^th	244	68.9%
2009	63.97	84^th	247	66.0%
2010	60.03	104^th	255	59.2%
2011	69.33	72^nd	264	72.7%
2012	76.32	52^nd	270	80.7%
2013	73.74	69^th	269	74.3%
2014	77.05	46^th	264	82.6%
2015	59.15	91^st	266	65.8%
2016	77.25	50^th	260	80.8%
2017	75.64	58^th	272	78.7%
2018	74.03	60^th	252	76.2%
2019	76.84	54^th	264	79.5%
2021	74.69	58^th	257	77.4%
2022	67.49	84^th	257	67.3%
2023	75.48	54^th	243	77.8%
2024	79.78	45^th	264	83.0%

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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 St. Martin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	513	50	34	1	1	n/a	n/a	599
2000	491	58	38	3	1	n/a	n/a	591
2001	508	57	45	4	0	n/a	n/a	614
2002	475	52	48	10	0	n/a	n/a	585
2003	475	52	48	10	0	n/a	n/a	585
2004	493	60	42	15	1	n/a	n/a	611
2005	498	66	53	9	3	n/a	n/a	629
2006	464	64	54	7	3	n/a	n/a	592
2007	400	65	46	8	1	n/a	n/a	520
2008	420	64	44	13	1	n/a	n/a	542
2009	397	65	49	15	2	0	0	528
2010	633	137	72	24	3	0	1	870
2011	607	128	69	31	3	0	2	840
2012	660	153	78	37	2	2	2	934
2013	684	194	87	37	2	2	5	1011
2014	692	217	89	35	1	2	7	1043
2015	671	219	81	35	0	2	0	1008
2016	697	208	80	35	2	2	0	1024
2017	680	197	83	40	3	1	7	1011
2018	655	196	89	45	5	1	9	1000
2019	635	225	90	53	6	1	19	1029
2020	683	238	72	54	5	1	38	1091
2021	628	223	58	43	6	0	48	1006
2022	605	203	58	50	4	2	63	985
2023	596	204	60	47	3	2	83	995
2024	554	179	62	57	5	3	89	949

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 St. Martin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	599	33.3	18.0	37.7
2000	591	34.0	17.4	39.9
2001	614	31.9	19.2	40.7
2002	585	36.2	16.2	43.2
2003	585	36.2	16.2	43.2
2004	611	38.1	16.0	51.9
2005	629	39.4	16.0	53.6
2006	592	40.6	14.6	99.5
2007	520	33.7	15.4	55.4
2008	542	36.1	15.0	52.4
2009	528	36.0	14.7	57.6
2010	870	63.3	13.7	99.7
2011	840	62.8	13.3	61.1
2012	934	72.3	12.9	62.3
2013	1011	64.6	15.6	62.5
2014	1043	76.5	13.6	62.7
2015	1008	74.0	13.6	66.9
2016	1024	64.0	16.0	66.5
2017	1011	64.7	15.6	65.9
2018	1000	68.1	14.6	64.6
2019	1029	67.9	15.1	65
2020	1091	69.7	15.6	63.9
2021	1006	71.2	14.1	99.7
2022	985	71.5	13.7	99.7
2023	995	66.2	15.0	99.7
2024	949	47.3	20.0	62.1

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 St. Martin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	599	33.3	18.0	37.7
2000	591	34.0	17.4	39.9
2001	614	31.9	19.2	40.7
2002	585	36.2	16.2	43.2
2003	585	36.2	16.2	43.2
2004	611	38.1	16.0	51.9
2005	629	39.4	16.0	53.6
2006	592	40.6	14.6	99.5
2007	520	33.7	15.4	55.4
2008	542	36.1	15.0	52.4
2009	528	36.0	14.7	57.6
2010	870	63.3	13.7	99.7
2011	840	62.8	13.3	61.1
2012	934	72.3	12.9	62.3
2013	1011	64.6	15.6	62.5
2014	1043	76.5	13.6	62.7
2015	1008	74.0	13.6	66.9
2016	1024	64.0	16.0	66.5
2017	1011	64.7	15.6	65.9
2018	1000	68.1	14.6	64.6
2019	1029	67.9	15.1	65
2020	1091	69.7	15.6	63.9
2021	1006	71.2	14.1	99.7
2022	985	71.5	13.7	99.7
2023	995	66.2	15.0	99.7
2024	949	47.3	20.0	62.1

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 St. Martin Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,602
2018	$7,604
2019	$7,890
2020	$9,006
2021	$9,391
2022	$9,969

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Martin 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 54^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 54^th of 243 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Martin Middle School)	48.5	42.5	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	50.3	48.2	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Martin Middle School)	57.9	52	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	61.2	60.4	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Martin Middle School)	47.9	49.5	1.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	49.6	50.2	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Martin Middle School)	56.7	65.5	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	58.8	71	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Martin Middle School)	43.4	51.4	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	45	55.4	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Martin Middle School)	47.6	53.9	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	56.8	62	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (St. Martin Middle School)	71.2	69	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Jackson County School District)	71.9	72.6	0.7%
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	1029	995	3.3%
African American	225	204	9.3%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	90	60	33.3%
Hispanic	53	47	11.3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	635	596	6.1%
Two or More Races	19	83	336.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	99.7%	34.7%

Schools Near St. Martin 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
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 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
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
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 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
Singing River Academy	Public	5-6	4601 Vancleave Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8835	398	35	11.3	100.0%	137 (34.4%)	154 (38.7%)	66 (16.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.3%)								(n/a)		58.4	41.8				62.6	65.2			70.5		$15,459
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
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
Gautier Middle School	Public	7-8	1920 Graveline Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8806	437	39	11.3	100.0%	147 (33.6%)	180 (41.2%)	81 (18.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	66.2	83^rd of 264 public middle schools	68.6%		64	84^th of 243 public middle schools	65.4%	1				50.8	45.5				61.4	56.4		58.8	$16,351
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	4630 Magnolia St	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-1429	368	31	11.9	100.0%	53 (14.4%)	259 (70.4%)	35 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	28.3	186^th of 264 public middle schools	29.5%		23.5	185^th of 243 public middle schools	23.9%	1			21.5	26.4	37.3			22.4	35.9	38.2		59.3	$16,407

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Martin Middle School

What is the racial makeup of St. Martin Middle School?

Students at St. Martin Middle School are 58% White, 19% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

What district is St. Martin Middle School in?

Jackson County School District

How many students attend St. Martin Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 949 students attended St. Martin Middle School.

What high school do graduates of St. Martin Middle School attend?

Students who attend St. Martin Middle School usually go on to attend St Martin High School

Is St. Martin Middle School a good school?

St. Martin Middle School ranks 45^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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