- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
St. Martin Middle School held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 280216000963 · Ocean Springs, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
St. Martin Middle School held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
St. Martin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- This school
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- Vancleave Lowe
Vancleave Lower Elementary
686 students
What this shows St. Martin Middle School reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Martin Middle School compares
St. Martin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,899
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 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.
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
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~946 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.