Serving 482 students in grades 7, North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
3%
Black
(15-16)61%
49%
White
(15-16)35%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School?
482 students attend North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School?
North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School offer ?
North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School part of?
North Gulfport 7th Grade Middle School is part of Harrison County School District.
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