WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL

cms.pgsd.ms

554 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

William M. Colmer Middle School, located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serves as a central academic institution within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth for students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging critical thinking and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic programming, William M. Colmer Middle School prioritizes the development of a strong school community rooted in the values of the Pascagoula area. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and updates on school initiatives. Through collaborative efforts between educators, students, and parents, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build a foundation for long-term success.

554

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	102
Black	267
Asian	2
Two or More	34

Black
267 (48.2 %)
White
149 (26.9 %)
Hispanic
102 (18.4 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)938-6473
Website:	http://cms.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 265

Ungraded 4