Ocean Springs Middle School

Summary:

Ocean Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Ocean Springs School District, with a student population of 967.

Ocean Springs Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. The school's students significantly outperform the state averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.9% of 7th graders and 63.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 42%, respectively. Despite having a very high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 15.4 students per teacher over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Magnolia Middle School, which is in a different district, Ocean Springs Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. The school's consistent academic excellence and ability to overcome economic challenges suggest that it is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning, serving as a model for other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3600 Hanshaw Road
       Ocean Springs, MS  39564


(228) 872-6210

District: Ocean Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,644 Help


Students who attend Ocean Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ocean Springs High School

Feeder schools for Ocean Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Magnolia Park Elementary
    Oak Park Elementary School
    Pecan Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  967

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
African American:
13.1%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ocean Springs Middle School ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), African American (13.1%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Ocean Springs Middle School employs 62.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Springs Middle School is $7,644.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ocean Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ocean Springs Middle School 8th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Ocean Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Ocean Springs Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.91 32nd 244 86.9%
2009 80.09 38th 247 84.6%
2010 81.73 32nd 255 87.5%
2011 84.17 25th 264 90.5%
2012 83.98 32nd 270 88.1%
2013 79.06 46th 269 82.9%
2014 66.79 82nd 264 68.9%
2015 82.25 36th 266 86.5%
2016 91.58 10th 260 96.2%
2017 92.21 10th 272 96.3%
2018 93.12 10th 252 96.0%
2019 91.08 10th 264 96.2%
2021 95.96 4th 257 98.4%
2022 93.86 9th 257 96.5%
2023 93.94 6th 243 97.5%
2024 93.29 8th 264 97.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Ocean Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 1060 64 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
1998 1058 74 23 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
1999 1106 77 23 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
2000 1103 85 36 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1240
2001 1082 93 45 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1238
2002 1122 98 42 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1291
2003 1122 98 42 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1291
2004 1180 127 48 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1388
2005 1136 140 48 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1362
2006 952 123 42 31 3 n/a n/a 0 1151
2007 929 138 43 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1156
2008 992 124 44 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1209
2009 1004 141 43 55 5 0 0 0 1248
2010 990 154 47 47 7 0 2 0 1247
2011 982 168 49 45 7 1 2 0 1254
2012 1042 166 51 39 7 1 1 0 1307
2014 715 138 31 34 3 3 4 0 928
2015 704 132 35 36 5 4 1 0 917
2016 768 124 24 40 4 3 1 0 964
2017 727 127 23 47 3 0 4 0 931
2018 689 127 25 47 4 0 11 0 903
2019 703 134 35 46 6 1 10 0 935
2020 756 126 34 49 8 4 17 0 994
2021 736 119 36 64 6 4 25 0 990
2022 715 122 29 68 5 1 35 0 975
2023 712 127 35 52 2 0 39 0 967

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 Ocean Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1160 62.7 18.5 15.1
1998 1171 66.5 17.6 16.1
1999 1222 68.8 17.8 24.5
2000 1240 72.2 17.2 24.5
2001 1238 73.0 17.0 24.6
2002 1291 83.2 15.5 24.4
2003 1291 83.2 15.5 24.4
2004 1388 91.5 15.2 22.7
2005 1362 99.8 13.6 28.6
2006 1151 101.2 11.4 42.9
2007 1156 95.9 12.1 34.5
2008 1209 96.0 12.6 30.2
2009 1248 96.8 12.9 30.8
2010 1247 93.1 13.3 36.2
2011 1254 99.2 12.6 35.6
2012 1307 102.6 12.7 42.8
2014 928 79.0 11.7 44.1
2015 917 71.0 12.9 42.4
2016 964 60.0 16.0 42.4
2017 931 78.2 11.9 42.7
2018 903 84.0 10.7 44.1
2019 935 86.3 10.8 44.4
2020 994 87.7 11.3 43.2
2021 990 85.1 11.6 99.7
2022 975 91.7 10.6 99.7
2023 967 62.5 15.4 99.7

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 Ocean Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1160 62.7 18.5 15.1
1998 1171 66.5 17.6 16.1
1999 1222 68.8 17.8 24.5
2000 1240 72.2 17.2 24.5
2001 1238 73.0 17.0 24.6
2002 1291 83.2 15.5 24.4
2003 1291 83.2 15.5 24.4
2004 1388 91.5 15.2 22.7
2005 1362 99.8 13.6 28.6
2006 1151 101.2 11.4 42.9
2007 1156 95.9 12.1 34.5
2008 1209 96.0 12.6 30.2
2009 1248 96.8 12.9 30.8
2010 1247 93.1 13.3 36.2
2011 1254 99.2 12.6 35.6
2012 1307 102.6 12.7 42.8
2014 928 79.0 11.7 44.1
2015 917 71.0 12.9 42.4
2016 964 60.0 16.0 42.4
2017 931 78.2 11.9 42.7
2018 903 84.0 10.7 44.1
2019 935 86.3 10.8 44.4
2020 994 87.7 11.3 43.2
2021 990 85.1 11.6 99.7
2022 975 91.7 10.6 99.7
2023 967 62.5 15.4 99.7

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 Ocean Springs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (3.2%) $7,401 (96.8%) $7,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Springs 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 10th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 243 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Middle School)53.862.2
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)53.862.2
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Middle School)73.475.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)73.475.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Middle School)49.964.2
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)49.964.2
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Middle School)72.468.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)72.468.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Ocean Springs Middle School)74.778.6
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ocean Springs School District)74.778.6
 3.9%
   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 Students935967
 3.4%
African American134127
 5.2%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian3535
Hispanic4652
 13%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White703712
 1.3%
Two or More Races1039
 290%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%99.7%
 55.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Springs Middle School

Students at Ocean Springs Middle School are 74% White, 13% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 967 students attended Ocean Springs Middle School.

Yes! Ocean Springs Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 264 Mississippi middle schools.

Students who attend Ocean Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Ocean Springs High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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