Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Gulfport Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Gulfport Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulfport Central Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gulfport Central Middle School is ranked #611 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Gulfport Central Middle School often compared to?
Gulfport Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Gulfport Central Middle School?
593 students attend Gulfport Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gulfport Central Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulfport Central Middle School?
Gulfport Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gulfport Central Middle School offer ?
Gulfport Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gulfport Central Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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