- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moss Point, MS
Magnolia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280300000592
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Moss Point Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280300000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Magnolia Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 280300000592 · Moss Point, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Moss Point High School (491 students)
Magnolia Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moss Point Hig
Moss Point High School
491 students
- Moss Point Kre
Moss Point Kreole Primary School
419 students
- This school
Magnolia Middle School
359 students
- Moss Point Esc
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
342 students
What this shows Magnolia Middle School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Middle School compares
Magnolia 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$17,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 71.9%
White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Magnolia Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moss Point Separate School Dist reports $17,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moss Point Kreole Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Moss Point
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Middle School
How many students attend Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Magnolia Middle School?
100.0% of students at Magnolia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Middle School is African American at 71.9% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Magnolia Middle School rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 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 Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Besides Magnolia Middle School, Moss Point Separate School Dist also operates Moss Point High School (491 students), Moss Point Kreole Primary School (419 students), and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem (342 students). See the Moss Point Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.