Serving 475 students in grades 7-8, Long Beach Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Long Beach Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Long Beach, MS school district, encompassing an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most students typically live 5-10 minutes away, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Long Beach Middle School's student population of 475 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Long Beach Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Beach Middle School is 0.52, 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
#50 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
67%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-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 Long Beach Middle School's ranking?
Long Beach Middle School is ranked #50 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Long Beach Middle School often compared to?
Long Beach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Long Beach Middle School?
475 students attend Long Beach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Long Beach Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Beach Middle School?
Long Beach Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Beach Middle School offer ?
Long Beach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Beach Middle School part of?
Long Beach Middle School is part of Long Beach School District.
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