William M Colmer Middle School

Q: Is William M Colmer Middle School a good school?

William M Colmer Middle School ranks 128 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William M Colmer Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a student population of 554 that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

While the school has a diverse student body, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. William M Colmer Middle School's test scores, as measured by the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program), are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 39.7%, compared to the district's 44.4% and the state's 40.8%. Similarly, the school's 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 50.5%, compared to the district's 53.2% and the state's 55.3%. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Mississippi middle schools, with a rating of 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, William M Colmer Middle School faces additional challenges, including a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.9 to 13.2 students per teacher, and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. For example, Gautier Middle School, which is only 6.72 miles away, consistently outperforms William M Colmer Middle School on MAAP assessments and has a higher school ranking. The school's higher spending per student of $10,802 in the 2018-2019 school year does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581

(228) 938-6473

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,802

Students who attend William M Colmer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pascagoula High School

Feeder schools for William M Colmer Middle School:

Elementary:	Arlington Heights Elementary School
	Beach Elementary School
	Central Elementary School
	Cherokee Elementary School
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	Eastlawn Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
	Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.2%

White:

26.9%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William M Colmer Middle School ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details William M Colmer Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Student population at William M Colmer Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), White (26.9%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William M Colmer Middle School is 12.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District! (See more...)

Compare William M Colmer Middle School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William M Colmer Middle School is $10,802. 2 middle schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William M Colmer Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks William M Colmer Middle School 128^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See William M Colmer Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William M Colmer Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	44.67	150^th	244	38.5%
2009	37.85	166^th	247	32.8%
2010	51.57	129^th	255	49.4%
2011	52.70	140^th	264	47.0%
2012	52.59	133^rd	270	50.7%
2013	51.53	138^th	269	48.7%
2014	43.72	157^th	264	40.5%
2015	36.08	166^th	266	37.6%
2016	45.61	143^rd	260	45.0%
2017	53.68	125^th	272	54.0%
2018	46.21	135^th	252	46.4%
2019	44.98	139^th	264	47.3%
2021	67.00	86^th	257	66.5%
2022	61.20	106^th	257	58.8%
2023	45.82	124^th	243	49.0%
2024	51.61	128^th	264	51.5%

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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 William M Colmer Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	430	167	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	604
1991	393	154	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	554
1992	361	176	3	3	5	n/a	n/a	548
1993	367	192	10	4	1	n/a	n/a	574
1994	357	193	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	567
1995	324	194	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	535
1996	324	194	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	535
1997	325	202	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	535
1998	286	222	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	520
1999	260	206	8	7	3	n/a	n/a	484
2000	283	209	9	16	3	n/a	n/a	520
2001	274	226	7	24	3	n/a	n/a	534
2002	257	258	6	21	2	n/a	n/a	544
2003	257	258	6	21	2	n/a	n/a	544
2004	257	277	13	16	1	n/a	n/a	564
2005	236	301	11	29	1	n/a	n/a	578
2006	180	308	11	27	0	n/a	n/a	526
2007	149	275	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	458
2008	130	268	7	62	0	n/a	n/a	467
2009	129	238	7	95	0	0	0	469
2010	254	261	7	79	1	0	0	602
2011	230	272	7	77	2	0	1	589
2012	218	269	10	86	1	0	0	584
2013	220	270	9	84	0	0	6	589
2014	220	282	6	95	0	0	22	625
2015	209	265	7	104	0	0	0	585
2016	207	258	5	117	0	0	0	587
2017	191	272	13	140	1	0	0	617
2018	199	263	12	124	1	0	7	606
2019	198	278	6	129	0	0	4	615
2020	175	310	3	114	0	0	35	637
2021	178	303	2	124	0	0	25	632
2022	153	283	5	114	0	0	27	582
2023	149	267	2	102	0	0	34	554

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 William M Colmer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	604	35.7	16.9	n/a
1991	554	33.9	16.3	n/a
1992	548	33.3	16.4	36.9
1993	574	32.8	17.5	36.2
1994	567	32.8	17.3	38.6
1995	535	32.9	16.3	40.9
1996	535	32.9	16.3	40.9
1997	535	32.0	16.7	42.4
1998	520	30.7	16.9	45
1999	484	29.0	16.7	53.1
2000	520	29.7	17.5	54.8
2001	534	30.0	17.8	55.2
2002	544	29.8	18.3	61.6
2003	544	29.8	18.3	61.6
2004	564	37.2	15.2	66.8
2005	578	44.7	12.9	69.2
2006	526	47.1	11.2	93.3
2007	458	46.1	9.9	86.2
2008	467	48.7	9.6	79
2009	469	44.5	10.5	78.3
2010	602	66.3	9.0	71.4
2011	589	50.3	11.6	75
2012	584	48.9	11.9	79.5
2013	589	51.3	11.4	78.1
2014	625	42.6	14.6	77.1
2015	585	40.0	14.6	79.3
2016	587	41.0	14.3	82.1
2017	617	41.1	15.0	99.5
2018	606	42.6	14.2	100
2019	615	47.0	13.0	100
2020	637	44.3	14.3	100
2021	632	48.2	13.0	100
2022	582	43.9	13.2	100
2023	554	42.8	12.9	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 William M Colmer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	604	35.7	16.9	n/a
1991	554	33.9	16.3	n/a
1992	548	33.3	16.4	36.9
1993	574	32.8	17.5	36.2
1994	567	32.8	17.3	38.6
1995	535	32.9	16.3	40.9
1996	535	32.9	16.3	40.9
1997	535	32.0	16.7	42.4
1998	520	30.7	16.9	45
1999	484	29.0	16.7	53.1
2000	520	29.7	17.5	54.8
2001	534	30.0	17.8	55.2
2002	544	29.8	18.3	61.6
2003	544	29.8	18.3	61.6
2004	564	37.2	15.2	66.8
2005	578	44.7	12.9	69.2
2006	526	47.1	11.2	93.3
2007	458	46.1	9.9	86.2
2008	467	48.7	9.6	79
2009	469	44.5	10.5	78.3
2010	602	66.3	9.0	71.4
2011	589	50.3	11.6	75
2012	584	48.9	11.9	79.5
2013	589	51.3	11.4	78.1
2014	625	42.6	14.6	77.1
2015	585	40.0	14.6	79.3
2016	587	41.0	14.3	82.1
2017	617	41.1	15.0	99.5
2018	606	42.6	14.2	100
2019	615	47.0	13.0	100
2020	637	44.3	14.3	100
2021	632	48.2	13.0	100
2022	582	43.9	13.2	100
2023	554	42.8	12.9	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 William M Colmer Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$622 (5.8%)	$10,180 (94.2%)	$10,802

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William M Colmer Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 124^th of 243 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (William M Colmer Middle School)	28.8	37.7	8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	34.4	40.4	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (William M Colmer Middle School)	43.9	50.3	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	48.5	54.5	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (William M Colmer Middle School)	29.5	34.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	32.6	36.1	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (William M Colmer Middle School)	42.6	36.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	41.5	42.5	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (William M Colmer Middle School)	49.8	46.3	3.5%
8th Grade Science (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52	49.9	2.1%
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	615	554	9.9%
African American	278	267	4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	129	102	20.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	198	149	24.7%
Two or More Races	4	34	750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near William M Colmer 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 (2019)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	554	43	12.9	100.0%	149 (26.9%)	267 (48.2%)	102 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	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	$10,802	$622	$10,180
Trent Lott Academy	Public	5-6	2234 Pascagoula	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6462	538	45	11.8	100.0%	134 (24.9%)	254 (47.2%)	110 (20.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)								(n/a)		47.3	36.0				54.3	46.6			58.4		$9,615	$674	$8,941
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	381	32	12.0	100.0%	62 (16.3%)	264 (69.3%)	36 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	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	$12,797	$1,286	$11,511
Gautier Middle School	Public	7-8	1920 Graveline Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8806	423	39	10.8	100.0%	141 (33.3%)	180 (42.6%)	76 (18.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	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	$12,430	$920	$11,511
Singing River Academy	Public	5-6	4601 Vancleave Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8835	408	37	11.1	100.0%	138 (33.8%)	173 (42.4%)	66 (16.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)								(n/a)		58.4	41.8				62.6	65.2			70.5		$11,455	$897	$10,558
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	967	63	15.4	99.7%	712 (73.6%)	127 (13.1%)	52 (5.4%)	35 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.0%)	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	$7,644	$244	$7,401
Vancleave Middle School	Public	6-8	4725 Bulldog Lane	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3800	537	37	14.6	99.4%	476 (88.6%)	16 (3.0%)	17 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	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	$8,837	$229	$8,608
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	995	66	15.0	99.7%	596 (59.9%)	204 (20.5%)	47 (4.7%)	60 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (8.3%)	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	$7,604	$238	$7,366
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	1,332	89	14.9	99.8%	977 (73.3%)	176 (13.2%)	76 (5.7%)	35 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.6%)								(n/a)	77.9	68.4	65.3			71.5	75.1	76.7			90.5		$6,920	$226	$6,694

Frequently Asked Questions about William M Colmer Middle School

How many students attend William M Colmer Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended William M Colmer Middle School.

What high school do graduates of William M Colmer Middle School attend?

Students who attend William M Colmer Middle School usually go on to attend Pascagoula High School

Is William M Colmer Middle School a good school?

William M Colmer Middle School ranks 128^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of William M Colmer Middle School?

Students at William M Colmer Middle School are 48% African American, 27% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is William M Colmer Middle School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

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