Vancleave Middle School

Summary:

Vancleave Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vancleave, Mississippi, part of the highly-ranked Jackson County School District. With a student population of 537, the school stands out for its consistently exceptional academic performance, strong rankings, and personalized learning environment.

Vancleave Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, with 72.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 63.1% for the district and 42% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 20 middle schools in Mississippi for several years, reaching as high as 12th out of 257 schools in 2021-2022, and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Vancleave Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 14.7 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools like East Central Middle School and St. Martin Middle School.

Despite the high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need, Vancleave Middle School's student population is predominantly White, which is not typical of schools with such high economic need. This suggests the school may be serving a unique demographic within the broader community. Understanding the factors behind Vancleave Middle School's exceptional performance, such as its instructional practices, teacher quality, and resource allocation, could provide valuable lessons for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565

(228) 283-3800

District: Jackson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,794

Students who attend Vancleave Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vancleave High School

Feeder schools for Vancleave Middle School:

Elementary:	Vancleave Lower Elementary
	Vancleave Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vancleave Middle School ranks better than 94.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Jackson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.9. (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 Vancleave Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Jackson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vancleave Middle School is 15.4, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Jackson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Vancleave Middle School employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vancleave Middle School is $10,794, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Jackson County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Vancleave Middle School 15^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Vancleave 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 Vancleave Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	79.17	38^th	244	84.4%
2009	67.90	70^th	247	71.7%
2010	66.91	81^st	255	68.2%
2011	72.17	65^th	264	75.4%
2012	76.89	46^th	270	83.0%
2013	64.90	93^rd	269	65.4%
2014	67.22	81^st	264	69.3%
2015	75.17	56^th	266	78.9%
2016	88.70	20^th	260	92.3%
2017	88.69	20^th	272	92.6%
2018	83.84	37^th	252	85.3%
2019	80.62	44^th	264	83.3%
2021	88.60	19^th	257	92.6%
2022	92.00	12^th	257	95.3%
2023	90.36	17^th	243	93.0%
2024	90.90	15^th	264	94.3%

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Enrollment information for Vancleave Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	294	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1991	213	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1992	222	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1993	237	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1994	276	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
1995	442	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
1996	442	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
1997	463	22	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	490
1998	466	24	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	497
1999	499	24	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	531
2000	524	27	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	560
2001	539	29	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	578
2002	574	26	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	607
2003	574	26	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	607
2004	593	31	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	634
2005	573	27	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	612
2006	542	33	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	586
2007	596	32	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	644
2008	601	35	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	653
2009	581	39	6	11	1	0	0	638
2010	544	26	3	8	2	0	0	583
2011	559	26	3	5	3	0	0	596
2012	557	26	3	9	3	1	0	599
2013	550	37	6	10	6	1	0	610
2014	548	30	5	8	8	0	2	601
2015	560	29	8	11	9	0	0	617
2016	540	20	8	12	5	0	0	585
2017	534	21	7	8	3	0	4	577
2018	517	21	1	16	3	1	4	563
2019	515	21	0	21	1	2	4	564
2020	520	23	0	17	0	4	3	567
2021	498	17	1	12	1	1	5	535
2022	484	15	3	16	1	1	12	532
2023	476	16	4	17	1	0	23	537
2024	484	12	5	18	3	0	26	548

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 Vancleave Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	318	22.3	14.2	n/a
1991	225	15.2	14.8	n/a
1992	234	16.0	14.6	25.6
1993	254	16.8	15.1	27.2
1994	297	16.9	17.6	25.3
1995	469	25.7	18.2	25.2
1996	469	25.7	18.2	25.2
1997	490	27.3	17.9	26.1
1998	497	25.7	19.3	28.2
1999	531	31.1	17.1	37.7
2000	560	33.9	16.5	40
2001	578	34.9	16.6	40.8
2002	607	40.5	15.0	43.3
2003	607	40.5	15.0	43.3
2004	634	44.4	14.3	44.8
2005	612	44.5	13.8	44.9
2006	586	44.4	13.2	51
2007	644	46.1	14.0	50
2008	653	49.4	13.2	49.5
2009	638	49.4	12.9	51.6
2010	583	51.0	11.4	99.5
2011	596	48.4	12.3	49
2012	599	48.0	12.4	50.6
2013	610	44.3	13.7	52.3
2014	601	46.0	13.0	51.1
2015	617	47.0	13.1	50.6
2016	585	40.0	14.6	50.8
2017	577	40.6	14.2	49.9
2018	563	40.1	14.0	51.9
2019	564	41.2	13.6	48.9
2020	567	38.9	14.5	49.7
2021	535	38.1	14.0	99.4
2022	532	35.9	14.7	99.4
2023	537	36.5	14.6	99.4
2024	548	35.5	15.4	50.7

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 Vancleave Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	318	22.3	14.2	n/a
1991	225	15.2	14.8	n/a
1992	234	16.0	14.6	25.6
1993	254	16.8	15.1	27.2
1994	297	16.9	17.6	25.3
1995	469	25.7	18.2	25.2
1996	469	25.7	18.2	25.2
1997	490	27.3	17.9	26.1
1998	497	25.7	19.3	28.2
1999	531	31.1	17.1	37.7
2000	560	33.9	16.5	40
2001	578	34.9	16.6	40.8
2002	607	40.5	15.0	43.3
2003	607	40.5	15.0	43.3
2004	634	44.4	14.3	44.8
2005	612	44.5	13.8	44.9
2006	586	44.4	13.2	51
2007	644	46.1	14.0	50
2008	653	49.4	13.2	49.5
2009	638	49.4	12.9	51.6
2010	583	51.0	11.4	99.5
2011	596	48.4	12.3	49
2012	599	48.0	12.4	50.6
2013	610	44.3	13.7	52.3
2014	601	46.0	13.0	51.1
2015	617	47.0	13.1	50.6
2016	585	40.0	14.6	50.8
2017	577	40.6	14.2	49.9
2018	563	40.1	14.0	51.9
2019	564	41.2	13.6	48.9
2020	567	38.9	14.5	49.7
2021	535	38.1	14.0	99.4
2022	532	35.9	14.7	99.4
2023	537	36.5	14.6	99.4
2024	548	35.5	15.4	50.7

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 Vancleave Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,344
2018	$8,837
2019	$9,361
2020	$11,008
2021	$10,489
2022	$10,794

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vancleave Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 17^th of 243 Middle schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vancleave Middle School)	52.2	54.8	2.6%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	63.9	68.2	4.3%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	45.8	53	7.2%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	50.7	79.8	29.1%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	46.1	56.6	10.5%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	62.8	72.6	9.8%
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 (Vancleave Middle School)	74.4	79.4	5%
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	564	537	4.8%
African American	21	16	23.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	21	17	19%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	515	476	7.6%
Two or More Races	4	23	475%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.9%	99.4%	50.5%

Schools Near Vancleave 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	21725 Slider Rd	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3170	567	37	15.4	52.6%	523 (92.2%)	22 (3.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	89.3	21^st of 264 public middle schools	92.0%		86.6	28^th of 243 public middle schools	88.5%	7			52.4	55.3	62.7			81.8	76.6	73.8		75.8	$9,726
Trent Lott Academy	Public	5-6	2234 Pascagoula	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6462	510	47	10.8	100.0%	145 (28.4%)	227 (44.5%)	101 (19.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)								(n/a)		47.3	36.0				54.3	46.6			58.4		$14,401

Frequently Asked Questions about Vancleave Middle School

Is Vancleave Middle School a good school?

Yes. Vancleave Middle School ranks in the top 5.7% of Mississippi middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Vancleave Middle School attend?

Students who attend Vancleave Middle School usually go on to attend Vancleave High School

What district is Vancleave Middle School in?

Jackson County School District

What is the racial makeup of Vancleave Middle School?

Students at Vancleave Middle School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Vancleave Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Vancleave Middle School.

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