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#459 of 863 schools in MS
Pass Christian Middle
Middle School · Pass Christian Public School Dist · Pass Christian, MS
A Pass Christian Public School Dist middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 West Second Street, Pass Christian, MS 39571
- Math 70% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pass Christian Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
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 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pass Christian Middle 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated808/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pass Christian), 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
$64,469
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Pass Christian Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pass Christian Middle is listed in PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pass Christian Middle
Pass Christian Middle is a public middle school in Pass Christian, MS, part of Pass Christian Public School Dist, serving approximately 391 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pass Christian Middle
What grades does Pass Christian Middle serve?
Pass Christian Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pass Christian Middle?
Pass Christian Middle has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pass Christian Middle rank in MS?
Pass Christian Middle ranks #459 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pass Christian Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pass Christian Middle 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 Pass Christian Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pass Christian Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pass Christian Middle a charter school?
No, Pass Christian Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pass Christian Middle a Title I school?
No, Pass Christian Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pass Christian Middle?
64.5% of students at Pass Christian Middle 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
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (228) 452-5220
- Area population (ZIP 39571)
- 13,942
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 39571; 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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