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#625 of 863 schools in MS
Gulfport Central Middle School
Middle School · Gulfport School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Gulfport School Dist middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1310 42nd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
- Math 39% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulfport Central Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulfport Central 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,491
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
36.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Harper Mc Caughan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 4–6 | 3.3 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Bayou View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 815 | 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.
Gulfport School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulfport Central Middle School is listed in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulfport Central Middle School
Gulfport Central Middle School is a public middle school in Gulfport, MS, part of Gulfport School Dist, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulfport Central Middle School
What grades does Gulfport Central Middle School serve?
Gulfport Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gulfport Central Middle School?
Gulfport Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Central Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulfport Central Middle School rank in MS?
Gulfport Central Middle School ranks #625 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gulfport Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulfport Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Gulfport Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulfport Central Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gulfport Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Gulfport Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulfport Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gulfport Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulfport Central Middle School?
99.5% of students at Gulfport 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (228) 870-1035
- Area population (ZIP 39501)
- 23,178
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 39501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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