- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280336000934
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Springs Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ocean Springs Middle School held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280336000934 · Ocean Springs, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students)
Ocean Springs Middle School held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ocean Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- This school
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- Magnolia Park 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- Pecan Park Ele 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- Oak Park Eleme 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Ocean Springs Middle School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Springs Middle School compares
Ocean Springs 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 48% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$10,621
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Ocean Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Ocean Springs School Dist reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecan Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Ocean Springs
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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs Middle School
How many students attend Ocean Springs Middle School?
Ocean Springs Middle School has 899 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Springs Middle School?
42.2% of students at Ocean Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Springs Middle School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Springs Middle School?
Ocean Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ocean Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ocean Springs School Dist?
Besides Ocean Springs Middle School, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students), and Magnolia Park Elementary (613 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.