Enrollment
946
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocean Springs, MS
St. Martin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Martin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280216000963
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Martin Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Martin Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martin Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Martin Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Martin Middle School
St. Martin Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 946 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 62.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 91% of state schools at 946 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 393 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 946 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ocean Springs's middle schools, it stands alongside Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students): St. Martin Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students) and East Central High School (777 students) alongside St. Martin 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 St. Martin Middle School compares
St. Martin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▼ 22% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$10,221
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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 56.4%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, St. Martin Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Co School Dist, which includes St. Martin Middle School.
$10,221
Per student
-15%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.4%
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 St. Martin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave Lower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Martin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Martin Middle School
How many students attend St. Martin Middle School?
St. Martin Middle School has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Martin Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Martin Middle School?
62.7% of students at St. Martin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Martin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Martin Middle School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Martin Middle School?
St. Martin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 St. Martin Middle School rank among public schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martin Middle School ranks #7 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 St. Martin Middle School a good school?
St. Martin Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides St. Martin Middle School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), East Central High School (777 students), and Vancleave High School (737 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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