Serving 975 students in grades 7-8, Ocean Springs Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean Springs Middle School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Springs Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Springs Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
12%
47%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Springs Middle School's ranking?
Ocean Springs Middle School is ranked #24 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ocean Springs Middle School often compared to?
Ocean Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Martin Middle School, Vancleave Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Ocean Springs Middle School?
975 students attend Ocean Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ocean Springs Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Springs Middle School?
Ocean Springs Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Springs Middle School offer ?
Ocean Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ocean Springs Middle School part of?
Ocean Springs Middle School is part of Ocean Springs School Dist School District.
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