GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gulfport School District school district, located in Gulfport, MS with about 644 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 1310 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Gulfport School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of adolescents, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth through a variety of extracurricular and elective opportunities.
The school prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, working to prepare students for future success in an increasingly competitive academic landscape. Beyond classroom instruction, GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL prioritizes character development and student engagement, encouraging young learners to participate in sports, arts, and leadership programs. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the academic and social skills necessary to thrive as they transition toward their secondary education.
For more information, contact GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (228) 870-1035 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gulfport, MS with about 644 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gulfport School District
- Total Students:
- 644
- Teachers:
- 45.33
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 644 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.3%
- White
- 14.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.