Very Good
#199 of 863 schools in MS
Top 23% in state
East Central Middle School
Middle School · Jackson Co School Dist · Hurley, MS
A Jackson Co School Dist middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P.O. Box 13, Hurley, MS 39555
- Math 74% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Central Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Programs & students
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2 in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 949 | Compare → |
| Vancleave Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Central Middle School is listed in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Central Middle School
East Central Middle School is a public middle school in Hurley, MS, part of Jackson Co School Dist, serving approximately 567 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Central Middle School
What grades does East Central Middle School serve?
East Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Central Middle School rank in MS?
East Central Middle School ranks #199 of 863 schools in MS.
What is East Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Central Middle School a charter school?
No, East Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Central Middle School?
52.6% of students at East Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (228) 283-3170
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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