Diberville Middle School
- Diberville Middle School serves 956 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Diberville Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Diberville Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Diberville Middle School's student population of 956 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 956 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Diberville Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Diberville Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #183 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 48% |
| White | 52% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Diberville Middle School is Biloxi High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Biloxi Junior High School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St Martin N Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Biloxi St Martin N Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 624 students
0.5 miles
11000 Yellowjacket Street
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-1387 0.5 K-3 624 - Biloxi Gorenflo Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 323 students
2.5 miles
771 Elder Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-5145 2.5 2-5 323 - Diberville Diberville Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 737 students
2.8 miles
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803 2.8 K-3 737 - Biloxi Nichols Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 249 students
2.9 miles
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250 2.9 PK-1 249 - Ocean Springs St Martin East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 706 students
3.3 miles
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-3204 3.3 PK-3 706
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