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:
8^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,389

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: 14.8

Number of students: 964

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

African American:

13.0%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ocean Springs Middle School ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (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: White (70.5%), African American (13%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Ocean Springs Middle School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Springs Middle School is $9,389.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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

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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 Ocean Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	1060	64	26	8	2	n/a	n/a	1160
1998	1058	74	23	16	0	n/a	n/a	1171
1999	1106	77	23	15	1	n/a	n/a	1222
2000	1103	85	36	15	1	n/a	n/a	1240
2001	1082	93	45	16	2	n/a	n/a	1238
2002	1122	98	42	26	3	n/a	n/a	1291
2003	1122	98	42	26	3	n/a	n/a	1291
2004	1180	127	48	29	4	n/a	n/a	1388
2005	1136	140	48	34	4	n/a	n/a	1362
2006	952	123	42	31	3	n/a	n/a	1151
2007	929	138	43	40	6	n/a	n/a	1156
2008	992	124	44	44	5	n/a	n/a	1209
2009	1004	141	43	55	5	0	0	1248
2010	990	154	47	47	7	0	2	1247
2011	982	168	49	45	7	1	2	1254
2012	1042	166	51	39	7	1	1	1307
2014	715	138	31	34	3	3	4	928
2015	704	132	35	36	5	4	1	917
2016	768	124	24	40	4	3	1	964
2017	727	127	23	47	3	0	4	931
2018	689	127	25	47	4	0	11	903
2019	703	134	35	46	6	1	10	935
2020	756	126	34	49	8	4	17	994
2021	736	119	36	64	6	4	25	990
2022	715	122	29	68	5	1	35	975
2023	712	127	35	52	2	0	39	967
2024	680	125	40	64	1	2	52	964

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
2024	964	65.0	14.8	45.7

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
2024	964	65.0	14.8	45.7

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,565
2018	$7,644
2019	$7,758
2020	$8,364
2021	$8,394
2022	$9,389

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 10^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 6^th 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)	53.8	62.2	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)	53.8	62.2	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Middle School)	73.4	75.7	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)	73.4	75.7	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Middle School)	49.9	64.2	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)	49.9	64.2	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Middle School)	72.4	68.5	3.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)	72.4	68.5	3.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Ocean Springs Middle School)	74.7	78.6	3.9%
8th Grade Science (Ocean Springs School District)	74.7	78.6	3.9%
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	935	967	3.4%
African American	134	127	5.2%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	35	35
Hispanic	46	52	13%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	703	712	1.3%
Two or More Races	10	39	290%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	99.7%	55.3%

Schools Near Ocean Springs 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 Ocean Springs Middle School

How many students attend Ocean Springs Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 964 students attended Ocean Springs Middle School.

What district is Ocean Springs Middle School in?

Ocean Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Ocean Springs Middle School?

Students at Ocean Springs Middle School are 71% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Ocean Springs Middle School attend?

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

Is Ocean Springs Middle School a good school?

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

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