Port Gibson Middle School
Port Gibson Middle School serves 338 students in grades 6-8.
Port Gibson 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Gibson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Port Gibson Middle School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Gibson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Port Gibson Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
98%
48%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Gibson Middle School's ranking?
Port Gibson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Port Gibson Middle School?
338 students attend Port Gibson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Port Gibson Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Gibson Middle School?
Port Gibson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Gibson Middle School offer ?
Port Gibson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Port Gibson Middle School part of?
Port Gibson Middle School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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