EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Jackson County School District school district, located in Moss Point, MS with about 631 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (ECMS), located in Moss Point, Mississippi, is a key component of the Jackson County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured academic environment. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential academic skills necessary for long-term success.
Beyond its focus on core academics, EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to cultivate a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement and community responsibility. By offering various extracurricular activities and emphasizing character development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Jackson County School District, ECMS remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and providing resources that help its diverse student body prepare for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (228) 588-7009 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 588-7009
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Moss Point, MS with about 631 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson County School District
- Total Students:
- 631
- Teachers:
- 39.27
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 631 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.