Pass Christian Middle

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Pass Christian Middle ranks 40 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pass Christian Middle is a public middle school serving 451 students in grades 6-8 in the Bay St Louis Waveland School District in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The school has a diverse student body, with 58.09% White, 27.27% African American, and 14.64% other minority students.

Pass Christian Middle consistently outperforms the state average on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 46.3% in 6th grade English, 51.3% in 7th grade English, and 58.6% in 8th grade English, compared to the state averages of 39.7%, 40.8%, and 42%, respectively. In math, the school's proficiency rates were 57.3% in 6th grade, 62.3% in 7th grade, and 78.6% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 51.8%, 57.2%, and 55.3%. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 79.4% also far exceeds the state average of 59.1%. This strong academic performance has earned Pass Christian Middle a ranking of 40 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Biloxi Junior High, Bayou View Middle School, and West Harrison Middle School, Pass Christian Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education that is meeting the needs of its diverse student population, even though over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Detail:

Public 6-8

280 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571

(228) 452-5220

District: Pass Christian Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,168

Students who attend Pass Christian Middle usually attend:

High:

Pass Christian High School

Feeder schools for Pass Christian Middle:

Elementary:	Delisle Elementary School
	Pass Christian Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

African American:

27.3%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pass Christian Middle ranks better than 84.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.2. (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 (58.1%), African American (27.3%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pass Christian Middle is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Pass Christian Middle employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pass Christian Middle is $14,168.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pass Christian Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pass Christian Middle 40^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pass Christian Middle in the ranking list.)

Pass Christian Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pass Christian Public School District 8^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pass Christian Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	96.06	2^nd	244	99.2%
2009	95.02	3^rd	247	98.8%
2010	94.54	4^th	255	98.4%
2011	93.96	3^rd	264	98.9%
2012	90.24	16^th	270	94.1%
2013	90.43	11^th	269	95.9%
2014	81.84	31^st	264	88.3%
2015	93.51	10^th	266	96.2%
2016	81.95	34^th	260	86.9%
2017	83.10	40^th	272	85.3%
2018	77.17	51^st	252	79.8%
2019	70.23	69^th	264	73.9%
2021	80.95	44^th	257	82.9%
2022	82.11	33^rd	257	87.2%
2023	79.72	44^th	243	81.9%
2024	81.20	40^th	264	84.8%

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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 Pass Christian Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	237	180	41	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
1991	249	189	34	0	0	n/a	n/a	472
1992	257	185	30	0	0	n/a	n/a	472
1993	248	200	46	0	0	n/a	n/a	494
1994	202	166	29	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
1995	248	151	22	2	0	n/a	n/a	423
1996	248	151	22	2	0	n/a	n/a	423
1997	265	156	26	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1998	271	154	22	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1999	253	145	17	0	1	n/a	n/a	416
2000	280	127	16	1	0	n/a	n/a	424
2001	292	140	14	0	1	n/a	n/a	447
2002	305	170	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	492
2003	305	170	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	492
2004	326	168	15	11	0	n/a	n/a	520
2005	309	161	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	497
2006	202	104	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	320
2007	221	116	17	8	0	n/a	n/a	362
2008	186	109	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	313
2009	193	99	12	5	2	0	0	311
2010	217	113	9	5	4	0	4	352
2011	248	109	12	5	3	0	4	381
2012	245	113	14	4	3	0	1	380
2013	263	135	17	8	3	0	7	433
2014	295	142	16	3	3	0	11	470
2015	283	140	13	9	3	0	17	465
2016	303	134	10	10	4	0	19	480
2017	303	156	12	13	3	0	13	500
2018	307	160	8	9	1	0	26	511
2019	318	161	8	12	1	2	36	538
2020	301	145	10	14	3	1	48	522
2021	301	125	12	13	4	1	44	500
2022	281	123	11	16	4	0	51	486
2023	262	123	5	9	1	0	51	451

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 Pass Christian Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	458	28.4	16.1	n/a
1991	472	28.5	16.5	n/a
1992	472	29.4	16.0	55.3
1993	494	31.3	15.8	58.3
1994	397	25.9	15.3	59.4
1995	423	25.4	16.7	55.8
1996	423	25.4	16.7	55.8
1997	447	27.2	16.4	53.5
1998	447	27.3	16.4	52.3
1999	416	26.5	15.7	61.5
2000	424	28.5	14.9	58.3
2001	447	28.5	15.7	60.6
2002	492	32.6	15.1	63
2003	492	32.6	15.1	63
2004	520	34.9	14.9	66
2005	497	38.0	13.1	65.6
2006	320	38.2	8.4	96.6
2007	362	32.9	11.0	69.1
2008	313	40.6	7.7	70
2009	311	32.8	9.5	64.6
2010	352	38.5	9.1	63.1
2011	381	39.4	9.6	62.2
2012	380	37.7	10.0	63.4
2013	433	37.9	11.4	66.5
2014	470	36.6	12.8	69.4
2015	465	34.0	13.6	63.9
2016	480	34.0	14.1	63.8
2017	500	36.3	13.7	63.8
2018	511	39.6	12.9	62.2
2019	538	35.4	15.1	60.8
2020	522	36.5	14.2	64.2
2021	500	36.3	13.7	99.4
2022	486	36.8	13.1	99.4
2023	451	33.0	13.6	99.3

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 Pass Christian Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	458	28.4	16.1	n/a
1991	472	28.5	16.5	n/a
1992	472	29.4	16.0	55.3
1993	494	31.3	15.8	58.3
1994	397	25.9	15.3	59.4
1995	423	25.4	16.7	55.8
1996	423	25.4	16.7	55.8
1997	447	27.2	16.4	53.5
1998	447	27.3	16.4	52.3
1999	416	26.5	15.7	61.5
2000	424	28.5	14.9	58.3
2001	447	28.5	15.7	60.6
2002	492	32.6	15.1	63
2003	492	32.6	15.1	63
2004	520	34.9	14.9	66
2005	497	38.0	13.1	65.6
2006	320	38.2	8.4	96.6
2007	362	32.9	11.0	69.1
2008	313	40.6	7.7	70
2009	311	32.8	9.5	64.6
2010	352	38.5	9.1	63.1
2011	381	39.4	9.6	62.2
2012	380	37.7	10.0	63.4
2013	433	37.9	11.4	66.5
2014	470	36.6	12.8	69.4
2015	465	34.0	13.6	63.9
2016	480	34.0	14.1	63.8
2017	500	36.3	13.7	63.8
2018	511	39.6	12.9	62.2
2019	538	35.4	15.1	60.8
2020	522	36.5	14.2	64.2
2021	500	36.3	13.7	99.4
2022	486	36.8	13.1	99.4
2023	451	33.0	13.6	99.3

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 Pass Christian Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,237
2018	$9,015
2019	$9,289
2020	$10,556
2021	$11,704
2022	$14,168

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pass Christian Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 44^th of 243 Middle schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Middle)	32.9	47.5	14.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	32.9	47.5	14.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Middle)	35.7	45	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	35.7	45	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Middle)	50.6	56.7	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	50.6	56.7	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Middle)	51.4	56.4	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	51.4	56.4	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Middle)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Middle)	54.4	62	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	54.4	62	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pass Christian Middle)	77.2	80.5	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Pass Christian Public School District)	77.2	80.5	3.3%
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	538	451	16.2%
African American	161	123	23.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	318	262	17.6%
Two or More Races	36	51	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	99.3%	38.6%

Schools Near Pass Christian Middle

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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
Pass Christian Middle	Public	6-8	280 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5220	451	33	13.6	99.3%	262 (58.1%)	123 (27.3%)	9 (2.0%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.3%)	81.2	40^th of 264 public middle schools	84.8%		79.7	44^th of 243 public middle schools	81.9%	4			46.3	51.3	58.6			57.3	62.3	78.6		79.4	$14,168
Bay Waveland Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Pine St.	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 463-0315	392	31	12.4	100.0%	232 (59.2%)	101 (25.8%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	49 (12.5%)	83.5	33^rd of 264 public middle schools	87.5%		73.7	60^th of 243 public middle schools	75.3%	27			55.1	45.9	55.3			64.4	73.4	71.2		77.3	$15,145
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School	Public	4-6	19200 Pineville Rd	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 863-0478	687	45	15.2	99.6%	440 (64.0%)	110 (16.0%)	12 (1.7%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (14.8%)								(n/a)	61.8	62.6	54.1			64.7	73.6	73.4			82.7		$9,911
Long Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	453	29	15.5	99.3%	304 (67.1%)	82 (18.1%)	8 (1.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.5%)	92.9	10^th of 264 public middle schools	96.2%		94.7	5^th of 243 public middle schools	97.9%	5				63.3	67.6				75.9	77.7		82.8	$10,209
West Harrison Middle School	Public	7-8	21411 Landon Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-8808	653	37	17.4	99.5%	376 (57.6%)	183 (28.0%)	35 (5.4%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.0%)	79.2	48^th of 264 public middle schools	81.8%		80.1	40^th of 243 public middle schools	83.5%	8				57.4	55.2				69.8	54.5		71.5	$9,509
Gulfport Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	585	47	12.4	100.0%	59 (10.1%)	469 (80.2%)	31 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%		40.1	137^th of 243 public middle schools	43.6%	20			35.4	40.9	31.8			37.9	42.8	53.3		52.7	$12,458
Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	7070 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-1889	958	65	14.7	99.7%	796 (83.1%)	89 (9.3%)	17 (1.8%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	43 (4.5%)	75.4	57^th of 264 public middle schools	78.4%		73.9	58^th of 243 public middle schools	76.1%	1			43.5	53.7	47.0			59.4	68.2	64.4		71.2	$10,567
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	4-6	11391 Old Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2322	341	25	13.7	99.1%	125 (36.7%)	153 (44.9%)	19 (5.6%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (9.7%)								(n/a)	63.0	59.5	53.2			44.1	62.3	59.7			83.0		$11,161
Bayou View Middle School	Public	6-8	212 43rd Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4633	826	57	14.5	100.0%	380 (46.0%)	309 (37.4%)	93 (11.3%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	83.4	34^th of 264 public middle schools	87.1%		81.7	37^th of 243 public middle schools	84.8%	3			57.5	54.6	54.8			60.3	71.6	72.2		71.1	$10,778
Biloxi Junior High	Public	7-8	1921 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-1421	881	67	13.1	99.7%	365 (41.4%)	297 (33.7%)	151 (17.1%)	32 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pass Christian Middle

What high school do graduates of Pass Christian Middle attend?

Students who attend Pass Christian Middle usually go on to attend Pass Christian High School

How many students attend Pass Christian Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Pass Christian Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Pass Christian Middle?

Students at Pass Christian Middle are 58% White, 27% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Pass Christian Middle a good school?

Pass Christian Middle ranks 40^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pass Christian Middle in?

Pass Christian Public School District

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