Serving 554 students in grades 7-8, William M Colmer Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 is 45% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William M Colmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William M Colmer Middle School's student population of 554 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William M Colmer 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 William M Colmer Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William M Colmer Middle School's ranking?
William M Colmer Middle School is ranked #417 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend William M Colmer Middle School?
554 students attend William M Colmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William M Colmer Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William M Colmer Middle School?
William M Colmer Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does William M Colmer Middle School offer ?
William M Colmer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is William M Colmer Middle School part of?
William M Colmer Middle School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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