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#458 of 863 schools in MS
Magnolia Middle School
Middle School · Moss Point Separate School Dist · Moss Point, MS
A Moss Point Separate School Dist middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4924 CHURCH ST, Moss Point, MS 39563
- Math 33% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Middle School score 30% 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 9 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Magnolia 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,672
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - High School CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| William M Colmer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Trent Lott AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–6 | 3.5 mi | 510 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moss Point Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magnolia Middle School is listed in MOSS POINT SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Middle School
Magnolia Middle School is a public middle school in Moss Point, MS, part of Moss Point Separate School Dist, serving approximately 368 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Middle School
What grades does Magnolia Middle School serve?
Magnolia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Middle School rank in MS?
Magnolia Middle School ranks #458 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Magnolia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Magnolia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magnolia Middle School a charter school?
No, Magnolia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magnolia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Middle School?
100.0% of students at Magnolia 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (228) 475-1429
- Area population (ZIP 39563)
- 12,023
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 39563; 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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