Enrollment
899
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Springs Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Springs Middle School
Ocean Springs Middle School is a large middle school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 899 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.2% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 90% of state schools at 899 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ocean Springs School Dist spends $9,612 per pupil, 20% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 341 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 899 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ocean Springs's middle schools, it stands alongside St. Martin Middle School (946 students): Ocean Springs Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students) and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students) alongside Ocean Springs Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ocean Springs Middle School compares
Ocean Springs Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean Springs School Dist, which includes Ocean Springs Middle School.
$9,612
Per student
-20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ocean Springs Middle School a good school?
Ocean Springs Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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