Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Gulfport Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gulfport Central Middle School serves the southwest part of Gulfport, MS, covering an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gulfport Central Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gulfport Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulfport Central Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
11%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulfport Central Middle School's ranking?
Gulfport Central Middle School is ranked #568 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Gulfport Central Middle School often compared to?
Gulfport Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Gulfport Central Middle School?
568 students attend Gulfport Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gulfport Central Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulfport Central Middle School?
Gulfport Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gulfport Central Middle School offer ?
Gulfport Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gulfport Central Middle School part of?
Gulfport Central Middle School is part of Gulfport School District.
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