Magnolia Middle School

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Magnolia Middle School ranks 186 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Magnolia Middle School is a public middle school in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving 381 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Moss Point Separate School District, which is ranked 86 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia Middle School faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (69.29%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of white students. Academically, Magnolia Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.5% to 38.2% in 2023-2024, while the state averages ranged from 39.7% to 59.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a ranking between 177 and 222 out of 257-264 schools over the past several years, and has a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

In contrast, nearby schools such as East Central Middle School, Ocean Springs Middle School, and St. Martin Middle School have significantly higher test scores, school rankings, and student demographics that are more representative of the state's overall student population. Additionally, Magnolia Middle School serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in improving academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4630 Magnolia St
Moss Point, MS 39563

(228) 475-1429

District: Moss Point Separate School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,407

Students who attend Magnolia Middle School usually attend:

High:

Moss Point High School

Feeder schools for Magnolia Middle School:

Elementary:	Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary
	Moss Point Kreole Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 368

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.4%

White:

14.4%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia Middle School ranks worse than 70.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.29. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (70.4%), White (14.4%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Magnolia Middle School employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Middle School is $16,407.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Middle School 186^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Magnolia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Moss Point Separate School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moss Point Separate School District 86^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magnolia Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	24.82	193^rd	244	20.9%
2009	22.30	195^th	247	21.1%
2010	10.31	240^th	255	5.9%
2011	11.01	253^rd	264	4.2%
2012	10.49	255^th	270	5.6%
2013	15.43	244^th	269	9.3%
2014	17.99	235^th	264	11.0%
2015	25.62	200^th	266	24.8%
2016	25.83	189^th	260	27.3%
2017	17.55	224^th	272	17.6%
2018	19.80	205^th	252	18.7%
2019	15.39	222^nd	264	15.9%
2021	27.47	177^th	257	31.1%
2022	24.88	190^th	257	26.1%
2023	23.53	185^th	243	23.9%
2024	28.29	186^th	264	29.5%

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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 Magnolia Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	439	412	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	853
1991	394	377	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	775
1992	391	433	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	826
1993	372	399	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	775
1994	364	376	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	742
1995	303	343	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	648
1996	303	343	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	648
1997	304	333	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	642
1998	297	321	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	623
1999	270	281	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	553
2000	257	269	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	530
2001	248	283	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	533
2002	236	327	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	567
2003	236	327	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	567
2004	137	212	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	353
2005	180	465	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	651
2006	140	394	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	541
2007	112	377	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	500
2008	106	362	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	476
2009	85	317	2	2	0	0	0	406
2010	86	332	1	5	0	0	2	426
2011	82	297	0	8	2	0	1	390
2012	86	282	2	7	1	0	0	378
2013	91	297	3	10	1	0	2	404
2014	125	424	3	10	0	0	3	565
2015	130	393	2	11	0	0	4	540
2016	111	354	1	14	0	0	6	486
2017	95	330	1	17	0	0	13	456
2018	92	338	0	13	0	0	14	457
2019	81	330	1	23	1	0	9	445
2020	76	306	0	17	0	0	6	405
2021	74	302	0	21	0	0	9	406
2022	65	276	1	21	1	0	12	376
2023	62	264	2	36	1	0	16	381
2024	53	259	0	35	3	0	18	368

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 Magnolia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	853	43.7	19.5	n/a
1991	775	44.3	17.4	n/a
1992	826	42.8	19.2	50.5
1993	775	42.6	18.2	53.9
1994	742	45.0	16.5	51.1
1995	648	38.6	16.8	56
1996	648	38.6	16.8	56
1997	642	37.4	17.2	58.3
1998	623	38.6	16.1	59.1
1999	553	36.3	15.2	64.7
2000	530	37.3	14.2	69.2
2001	533	33.5	15.9	75.4
2002	567	34.9	16.2	81.8
2003	567	34.9	16.2	81.8
2004	353	41.5	8.5	68.8
2005	651	36.2	18.0	79
2006	541	40.7	13.3	92.2
2007	500	36.5	13.7	85.4
2008	476	36.6	13.0	85.9
2009	406	40.9	9.9	86
2010	426	44.0	9.6	86.4
2011	390	52.8	7.3	87.7
2012	378	49.8	7.5	90.7
2013	404	49.9	8.0	91.1
2014	565	36.1	15.6	89.6
2015	540	33.0	16.3	93.1
2016	486	30.0	16.2	100
2017	456	31.2	14.6	100
2018	457	29.4	15.5	100
2019	445	30.9	14.3	100
2020	405	26.4	15.3	100
2021	406	30.7	13.2	100
2022	376	29.9	12.5	100
2023	381	31.6	12.0	100
2024	368	30.9	11.9	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 Magnolia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	853	43.7	19.5	n/a
1991	775	44.3	17.4	n/a
1992	826	42.8	19.2	50.5
1993	775	42.6	18.2	53.9
1994	742	45.0	16.5	51.1
1995	648	38.6	16.8	56
1996	648	38.6	16.8	56
1997	642	37.4	17.2	58.3
1998	623	38.6	16.1	59.1
1999	553	36.3	15.2	64.7
2000	530	37.3	14.2	69.2
2001	533	33.5	15.9	75.4
2002	567	34.9	16.2	81.8
2003	567	34.9	16.2	81.8
2004	353	41.5	8.5	68.8
2005	651	36.2	18.0	79
2006	541	40.7	13.3	92.2
2007	500	36.5	13.7	85.4
2008	476	36.6	13.0	85.9
2009	406	40.9	9.9	86
2010	426	44.0	9.6	86.4
2011	390	52.8	7.3	87.7
2012	378	49.8	7.5	90.7
2013	404	49.9	8.0	91.1
2014	565	36.1	15.6	89.6
2015	540	33.0	16.3	93.1
2016	486	30.0	16.2	100
2017	456	31.2	14.6	100
2018	457	29.4	15.5	100
2019	445	30.9	14.3	100
2020	405	26.4	15.3	100
2021	406	30.7	13.2	100
2022	376	29.9	12.5	100
2023	381	31.6	12.0	100
2024	368	30.9	11.9	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 Magnolia Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,914
2018	$12,797
2019	$14,290
2020	$14,396
2021	$16,036
2022	$16,406

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 185^th of 243 Middle schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Middle School)	15.4	25.4	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	15.4	25.4	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Middle School)	22	12.7	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	22	12.7	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Middle School)	23.4	27.4	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	23.4	27.4	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Middle School)	25.4	25.4
7th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	25.4	25.4
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Middle School)	13.6	34.8	21.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	13.6	34.8	21.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Middle School)	17.5	22.9	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	17.5	22.9	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Magnolia Middle School)	34.8	42.7	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Moss Point Separate School District)	34.8	42.7	7.9%
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	445	381	14.4%
African American	330	264	20%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	23	36	56.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	62	23.5%
Two or More Races	9	16	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Magnolia 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
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
William M Colmer Middle School	Public	7-8	3112 Eden Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6473	547	45	12.1	100.0%	137 (25.0%)	253 (46.3%)	111 (20.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.9%)	51.6	128^th of 264 public middle schools	51.5%		45.8	124^th of 243 public middle schools	49.0%	4				39.7	37.2				58.2	50.5		54.8	$14,482
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Middle School?

Students at Magnolia Middle School are 70% African American, 14% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Magnolia Middle School attend?

Students who attend Magnolia Middle School usually go on to attend Moss Point High School

What district is Magnolia Middle School in?

Moss Point Separate School District

How many students attend Magnolia Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Magnolia Middle School.

Is Magnolia Middle School a good school?

Magnolia Middle School ranks 186^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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