Very Good
#227 of 863 schools in MS
Top 26% in state
Ocean Springs Middle School
Middle School · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS
An Ocean Springs School Dist middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 7002, Ocean Springs, MS 39566
- Math 78% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Springs Middle School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean Springs 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
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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.
Ocean Springs School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ocean Springs Middle School is listed in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Springs Middle School
Ocean Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 964 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Springs Middle School
What grades does Ocean Springs Middle School serve?
Ocean Springs Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ocean Springs Middle School?
Ocean Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 964 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Springs Middle School rank in MS?
Ocean Springs Middle School ranks #227 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ocean Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ocean Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Springs Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocean Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Ocean Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ocean Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Springs Middle School?
45.7% of students at Ocean Springs 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
- 964
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (228) 872-6210
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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