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#657 of 863 schools in MS
St. Martin Middle School
Middle School · Jackson Co School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS
A Jackson Co School Dist middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564
- Math 56% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Martin Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Martin 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,300
Median home value
$220,000
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary SchoEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4–6 | 1.7 mi | 1,271 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Ocean Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| East Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 567 | 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.
Jackson Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Martin Middle School is listed in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Martin Middle School
St. Martin Middle School is a public middle school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Jackson Co School Dist, serving approximately 949 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 863 schools in MS.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Martin Middle School
What grades does St. Martin Middle School serve?
St. Martin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Martin Middle School?
St. Martin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Martin Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Martin Middle School rank in MS?
St. Martin Middle School ranks #657 of 863 schools in MS.
What is St. Martin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Martin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 St. Martin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Martin Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Martin Middle School a charter school?
No, St. Martin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Martin Middle School a Title I school?
No, St. Martin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Martin Middle School?
62.1% of students at St. Martin 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
- 949
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (228) 283-3500
- Area population (ZIP 39564)
- 42,295
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 39564; 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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