- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pass Christian, MS
Pass Christian Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pass Christian Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280351000685
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pass Christian Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pass Christian · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pass Christian Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, MS.
School address
District: Pass Christian Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280351000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Pass Christian Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 280351000685 · Pass Christian, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 11.6:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pass Christian High School (604 students)
Pass Christian Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pass Christian Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian High School
604 students
- Delisle Elemen
Delisle Elementary School
400 students
- This school
Pass Christian Middle
384 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Elem
378 students
What this shows Pass Christian Middle reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pass Christian Middle compares
Pass Christian Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
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
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Pass Christian Middle is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pass Christian Public School Dist reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pass Christian Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delisle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pass Christian Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pass Christian Middle
How many students attend Pass Christian Middle?
Pass Christian Middle has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pass Christian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Middle 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 Pass Christian Middle?
61.9% of students at Pass Christian Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pass Christian Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pass Christian Middle is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pass Christian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pass Christian Middle?
Pass Christian Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pass Christian Middle rank among public schools in Pass Christian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian on the city page.
What other schools are in Pass Christian Public School Dist?
Besides Pass Christian Middle, Pass Christian Public School Dist also operates Pass Christian High School (604 students), Delisle Elementary School (400 students), and Pass Christian Elem (378 students). See the Pass Christian Public School Dist district page for the complete list.