How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hattiesburg Steam Academy | Oak Grove Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Hattiesburg, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,160 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 50.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hattiesburg Steam Academy | Oak Grove Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,215 | $11,188 |
| District | Hattiesburg Public School District | Lamar County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hattiesburg Steam Academy | Oak Grove Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.8% | 34.4% |
| African American | 79.8% | 47.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hattiesburg Steam Academy | Oak Grove Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 361:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.5% | 21.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 790 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.