- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gulfport, MS
Gulfport Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gulfport Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280171000272
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulfport Central Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulfport Central Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport Central Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gulfport Central Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280171000272 · Gulfport, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Gulfport Central Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gulfport Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulfport High
Gulfport High School
1,702 students
- Bayou View Mid
Bayou View Middle School
827 students
- Bayou View Ele 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- This school 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- Anniston Avenu 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Gulfport Central Middle School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulfport Central Middle School compares
Gulfport Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$11,784
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
White 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Gulfport Central Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulfport School Dist reports $11,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulfport Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulfport Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Gulfport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulfport Central Middle School
How many students attend Gulfport Central Middle School?
Gulfport Central Middle School has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Central Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulfport Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Gulfport Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulfport Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gulfport Central Middle School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulfport Central Middle School?
Gulfport Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Gulfport Central Middle School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport Central Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Gulfport Central Middle School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Gulfport High School (1,702 students), Bayou View Middle School (827 students), and Bayou View Elementary School (638 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.