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East Central Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 260 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

East Central Middle School is a 6-8 middle school in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving 541 students as part of the Jackson County School District, which ranks 2nd out of 134 districts in the state. The school itself is an elite performer, ranking 12th out of 260 Mississippi middle schools in the 2025-2026 school year (95th percentile, 5 stars). This is not a one-year fluke: East Central Middle School has ranked between #7 and #28 in the state over the past decade, earning 5 stars in all but one of the last ten school years.

ECMS stands out most dramatically in math. On the 2025-2026 MAAP assessments, 8th grade math proficiency was 79.6% compared to the state average of 51.4% — a 28-point gap. By contrast, George County Middle School posted 37.4% and Magnolia Middle School 38.9% in the same subject. Science is also strong at 80.3% proficiency in 8th grade. Even when compared to its closest same-district peer, Vancleave Middle School, ECMS wins in all three math grades and 8th grade ELA, though Vancleave edges ahead in lower-grade English and 8th grade science. Both schools are clearly the academic powers of the region.

ECMS is not without challenges. 7th grade ELA is the school's lowest proficiency area at 49.8%, though that is still well above the state average of 36.7%. Chronic absenteeism sits at 22.7%, better than the state average and dramatically better than George County's 38.2% and Magnolia's 38.3%, but higher than Vancleave's 17.6%. The student-to-teacher ratio has improved to 14:1, and about 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. With math as a clear signature strength and a strong upward trajectory, ECMS is one of the top middle schools in Mississippi.

541

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,273

Per pupil spending ?

53%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21725 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39555

(228) 283-3170

District: Jackson County School District

Students who attend East Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Central High School

Feeder schools for East Central Middle School:

Elementary:	East Central Lower Elementary
	East Central Upper Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

African American:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (68% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg64%

Mississippi avg49%

12^th of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 5%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Jackson County School District

2^nd of 134Jackson County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	12 of 260	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	17 of 266	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	21 of 264	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.6	28 of 243	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	17 of 257	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	7 of 257	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	24 of 264	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	19 of 252	92.5%	★★★★★
2017	89.8	17 of 272	93.8%	★★★★★
2016	90.6	11 of 260	95.8%	★★★★★
2015	78.8	48 of 266	82.0%	★★★★☆
2014	67.2	80 of 264	69.7%	★★★★☆
2013	64.7	95 of 269	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.0	54 of 270	80.0%	★★★★☆
2011	66.5	85 of 264	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.2	101 of 255	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.8	43 of 247	82.6%	★★★★☆
2008	85.7	21 of 244	91.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science80%+23 vs state

Mathematics76%+22 vs state

English Language Arts57%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	21725 Slider Road	Moss Point	39555	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3170	541	38	14.0	53.0%	505 (93.3%)	13 (2.4%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	90.7	12^th of 260 public middle schools	95.4%		87.4	17^th of 266 public middle schools	93.6%	5		61.1	49.8	59.9		73.0	74.9	79.6		80.3	$10,273
Vancleave Middle School	Public	6-8	4725 Bull Dog Ln	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3800	562	42	13.5	55.3%	500 (89.0%)	11 (2.0%)	26 (4.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	88.7	21^st of 260 public middle schools	91.9%		82.4	35^th of 266 public middle schools	86.8%	14		70.3	54.5	53.4		61.8	67.8	76.2		85.5	$10,686
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	4630 Magnolia St	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-1429	359	27	13.4	100.0%	56 (15.6%)	258 (71.9%)	42 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	30.9	186^th of 260 public middle schools	28.5%		27.2	199^th of 266 public middle schools	25.2%	13		37.0	24.5	28.2		31.0	56.2	38.9		45.9	$19,589
George County Middle School	Public	7-8	330 Church Street	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 947-3106	618	44	14.1	67.3%	481 (77.8%)	53 (8.6%)	34 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.4%)	44.1	143^rd of 260 public middle schools	45.0%		40.7	164^th of 266 public middle schools	38.3%	21			28.8	37.7			43.4	37.4		64.8	$9,831
Singing River	Public	5-6	4601 Vancleave Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8835	416	38	10.9	70.7%	155 (37.3%)	138 (33.2%)	86 (20.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)								(n/a)	53.2	54.7			42.4	66.0			66.8		$15,184

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central Middle School

What high school do graduates of East Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Central Middle School usually go on to attend East Central High School

What is the racial makeup of East Central Middle School?

Students at East Central Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend East Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 541 students attended East Central Middle School.

Is East Central Middle School a good school?

Yes! East Central Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 260 Mississippi middle schools.

What district is East Central Middle School in?

Jackson County School District

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