Gulfport Central Middle School
Gulfport Central Middle School serves 644 students in grades 6-8.
Gulfport Central Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Gulfport Central Middle School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gulfport Central Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Gulfport Central Middle School is 0.34, which is less 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 | #515 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 80% | 48% |
| White | 15% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gulfport School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gulfport Central Middle School is Long Beach Senior High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Long Beach Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport West Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 364 students10
0.2 miles
4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025 0.2 K-5 364 - Gulfport Gaston Point Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 240 students10
0.7 miles
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656 0.7 K-5 240 - Gulfport Twenty Eighth Street Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 450 students10
1.4 miles
3034 46th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140 1.4 K-5 450 - Long Beach Long Beach Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 976 students10
2.3 miles
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945 2.3 9-12 976 - Long Beach Long Beach Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 512 students10
2.4 miles
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370 2.4 7-8 512
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