- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moss Point, MS
East Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280216000364
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
East Central Middle School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 280216000364 · Moss Point, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.5:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
East Central Middle School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- This school
East Central Middle School
541 students
What this shows East Central Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Middle School compares
East Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 40% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, East Central Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central Middle School
How many students attend East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central Middle School?
48.5% of students at East Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Central Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Central Middle School rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moss Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides East Central Middle School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.