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#412 of 863 schools in MS
Top 48% in state
Gautier Middle School
Middle School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Gautier, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1920 Graveline Road, Gautier, MS 39553
- Math 51% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gautier Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gautier Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gautier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,091
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Catholic School - High School CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
| William M Colmer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pascagoula-gautier School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gautier Middle School is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gautier Middle School
Gautier Middle School is a public middle school in Gautier, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gautier Middle School
What grades does Gautier Middle School serve?
Gautier Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Gautier Middle School?
Gautier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gautier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gautier Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gautier Middle School rank in MS?
Gautier Middle School ranks #412 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gautier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gautier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gautier Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gautier Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gautier Middle School a charter school?
No, Gautier Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gautier Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gautier Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gautier Middle School?
100.0% of students at Gautier 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (228) 522-8806
- Area population (ZIP 39553)
- 17,644
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39553; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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