Gautier Middle School

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Gautier Middle School ranks 83 rd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gautier Middle School is a public middle school serving 423 students in grades 7-8 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Gautier, Mississippi. The school has a diverse student population, with 33.33% White, 42.55% African American, and 17.97% Hispanic students, as well as smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. Gautier Middle School has consistently outperformed the district and state in standardized test scores, ranking between 45th and 128th out of 264 Mississippi middle schools over the past several years with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key factor that sets Gautier Middle School apart is its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 50.8% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.4% for the district and 40.8% for the state. In math, 61.4% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to 59.6% for the district and 57.2% for the state. Additionally, Gautier Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.8 over the past few years, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

Another notable aspect of Gautier Middle School is its high-poverty student population, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, which is higher than the nearby Biloxi Upper Elementary, Diberville Middle School, Vancleave Middle School, and other surrounding schools. Despite this, Gautier Middle School spends $12,430 per student, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools, ranging from $7,517 to $12,797 per student. This suggests the school may have additional resources and strategies in place to support its high-poverty student population and maintain its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1920 Graveline Road
Gautier, MS 39553

(228) 522-8806

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,351

Students who attend Gautier Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gautier High School

Feeder schools for Gautier Middle School:

Elementary:	College Park Elementary
	Gautier Elementary School
	Martin Bluff

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.2%

White:

33.6%

Hispanic:

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gautier Middle School ranks better than 68.6% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gautier Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.2%), White (33.6%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gautier Middle School is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 2 middle schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Gautier Middle School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gautier Middle School is $16,351, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gautier Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gautier Middle School 83^rd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Gautier Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gautier Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	47.37	141^st	244	42.2%
2009	51.94	125^th	247	49.4%
2010	52.29	126^th	255	50.6%
2011	63.21	99^th	264	62.5%
2012	66.68	90^th	270	66.7%
2013	62.02	105^th	269	61.0%
2014	58.43	105^th	264	60.2%
2015	55.13	98^th	266	63.2%
2016	78.51	45^th	260	82.7%
2017	72.59	66^th	272	75.7%
2018	67.72	76^th	252	69.8%
2019	61.42	104^th	264	60.6%
2021	75.57	53^rd	257	79.4%
2022	78.12	48^th	257	81.3%
2023	64.02	84^th	243	65.4%
2024	66.18	83^rd	264	68.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

They can always take care of the students. They call every now and then to give us a report ,and always keep us updated. Just a great school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gautier Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	510	243	9	4	2	n/a	n/a	768
1991	486	252	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	754
1992	486	247	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	746
1993	494	269	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	776
1994	487	273	10	3	3	n/a	n/a	776
1995	455	283	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	760
1996	455	283	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	760
1997	390	234	15	12	2	n/a	n/a	653
1998	403	245	20	9	2	n/a	n/a	679
1999	410	273	15	7	2	n/a	n/a	707
2000	424	267	11	7	4	n/a	n/a	713
2001	413	284	5	14	5	n/a	n/a	721
2002	430	311	8	16	6	n/a	n/a	771
2003	430	311	8	16	6	n/a	n/a	771
2004	401	320	9	14	4	n/a	n/a	748
2005	425	339	14	11	3	n/a	n/a	792
2006	343	324	18	11	3	n/a	n/a	699
2007	375	370	21	26	2	n/a	n/a	794
2008	327	396	15	26	3	n/a	n/a	767
2009	320	380	16	27	4	0	0	747
2010	307	366	10	30	4	0	0	717
2011	272	353	9	42	4	0	1	681
2012	291	351	6	43	2	0	1	694
2013	273	314	6	41	1	0	33	668
2014	184	212	7	21	0	0	25	449
2015	170	218	7	34	2	0	1	432
2016	188	235	7	52	2	0	0	484
2017	185	225	13	54	3	0	6	486
2018	174	213	8	68	4	0	6	473
2019	145	208	6	74	1	0	8	442
2020	144	232	5	72	1	0	22	476
2021	168	211	3	81	0	0	18	481
2022	164	206	4	85	1	0	12	472
2023	141	180	5	76	1	0	20	423
2024	147	180	3	81	2	0	24	437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gautier Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	768	40.1	19.1	n/a
1991	754	41.3	18.2	n/a
1992	746	41.2	18.1	37
1993	776	41.6	18.7	36.3
1994	776	43.5	17.8	38.7
1995	760	43.9	17.3	41.1
1996	760	43.9	17.3	41.1
1997	653	34.8	18.8	42.4
1998	679	37.3	18.2	45.1
1999	707	37.7	18.8	52.9
2000	713	39.0	18.3	54.8
2001	721	40.0	18.0	55.1
2002	771	46.0	16.8	61.5
2003	771	46.0	16.8	61.5
2004	748	48.3	15.5	65.4
2005	792	51.2	15.5	67.8
2006	699	52.3	13.4	86.4
2007	794	54.7	14.5	76.4
2008	767	65.9	11.6	74.8
2009	747	76.9	9.7	73.5
2010	717	73.4	9.7	75.5
2011	681	58.6	11.6	75.8
2012	694	59.3	11.6	77.8
2013	668	60.3	11.0	76.9
2014	449	34.8	12.8	77.1
2015	432	35.0	12.3	77.8
2016	484	36.0	13.4	81.8
2017	486	34.1	14.2	99.4
2018	473	37.8	12.5	100
2019	442	36.6	12.0	100
2020	476	34.3	13.8	100
2021	481	37.4	12.8	100
2022	472	38.2	12.3	100
2023	423	39.1	10.8	100
2024	437	38.5	11.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gautier Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	768	40.1	19.1	n/a
1991	754	41.3	18.2	n/a
1992	746	41.2	18.1	37
1993	776	41.6	18.7	36.3
1994	776	43.5	17.8	38.7
1995	760	43.9	17.3	41.1
1996	760	43.9	17.3	41.1
1997	653	34.8	18.8	42.4
1998	679	37.3	18.2	45.1
1999	707	37.7	18.8	52.9
2000	713	39.0	18.3	54.8
2001	721	40.0	18.0	55.1
2002	771	46.0	16.8	61.5
2003	771	46.0	16.8	61.5
2004	748	48.3	15.5	65.4
2005	792	51.2	15.5	67.8
2006	699	52.3	13.4	86.4
2007	794	54.7	14.5	76.4
2008	767	65.9	11.6	74.8
2009	747	76.9	9.7	73.5
2010	717	73.4	9.7	75.5
2011	681	58.6	11.6	75.8
2012	694	59.3	11.6	77.8
2013	668	60.3	11.0	76.9
2014	449	34.8	12.8	77.1
2015	432	35.0	12.3	77.8
2016	484	36.0	13.4	81.8
2017	486	34.1	14.2	99.4
2018	473	37.8	12.5	100
2019	442	36.6	12.0	100
2020	476	34.3	13.8	100
2021	481	37.4	12.8	100
2022	472	38.2	12.3	100
2023	423	39.1	10.8	100
2024	437	38.5	11.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gautier Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,389
2018	$12,430
2019	$12,239
2020	$13,035
2021	$13,404
2022	$16,351

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gautier Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 84^th of 243 Middle schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gautier Middle School)	42.3	44.1	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	34.4	40.4	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gautier Middle School)	55	60.2	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	48.5	54.5	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gautier Middle School)	36.5	38.5	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	32.6	36.1	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gautier Middle School)	39.8	49.5	9.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	41.5	42.5	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Gautier Middle School)	54.8	54.5	0.3%
8th Grade Science (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52	49.9	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	423	4.3%
African American	208	180	13.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	74	76	2.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	145	141	2.8%
Two or More Races	8	20	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Gautier Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Gautier Middle School	Public	7-8	1920 Graveline Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8806	437	39	11.3	100.0%	147 (33.6%)	180 (41.2%)	81 (18.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	66.2	83^rd of 264 public middle schools	68.6%		64	84^th of 243 public middle schools	65.4%	1				50.8	45.5				61.4	56.4		58.8	$16,351
Singing River Academy	Public	5-6	4601 Vancleave Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8835	398	35	11.3	100.0%	137 (34.4%)	154 (38.7%)	66 (16.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.3%)								(n/a)		58.4	41.8				62.6	65.2			70.5		$15,459
Trent Lott Academy	Public	5-6	2234 Pascagoula	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6462	510	47	10.8	100.0%	145 (28.4%)	227 (44.5%)	101 (19.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)								(n/a)		47.3	36.0				54.3	46.6			58.4		$14,401
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	4630 Magnolia St	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-1429	368	31	11.9	100.0%	53 (14.4%)	259 (70.4%)	35 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	28.3	186^th of 264 public middle schools	29.5%		23.5	185^th of 243 public middle schools	23.9%	1			21.5	26.4	37.3			22.4	35.9	38.2		59.3	$16,407
William M Colmer Middle School	Public	7-8	3112 Eden Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6473	547	45	12.1	100.0%	137 (25.0%)	253 (46.3%)	111 (20.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.9%)	51.6	128^th of 264 public middle schools	51.5%		45.8	124^th of 243 public middle schools	49.0%	4				39.7	37.2				58.2	50.5		54.8	$14,482
Ocean Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	3600 Hanshaw Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-6210	964	65	14.8	45.7%	680 (70.5%)	125 (13.0%)	64 (6.6%)	40 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.4%)	93.3	8^th of 264 public middle schools	97.0%		93.9	6^th of 243 public middle schools	97.5%	2				66.9	63.9				83.8	73.6		79.6	$9,389
St. Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3500	949	47	20.0	62.1%	554 (58.4%)	179 (18.9%)	57 (6.0%)	62 (6.5%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	89 (9.4%)	79.8	45^th of 264 public middle schools	83.0%		75.5	54^th of 243 public middle schools	77.8%	9			48.4	51.5	58.0			61.5	61.7	67.2		78.5	$9,969
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	2320 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-4367	1,271	89	14.2	44.0%	925 (72.8%)	176 (13.8%)	56 (4.4%)	36 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	74 (5.8%)								(n/a)	77.9	68.4	65.3			71.5	75.1	76.7			90.5		$9,448
Vancleave Middle School	Public	6-8	4725 Bulldog Lane	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3800	548	36	15.4	50.7%	484 (88.3%)	12 (2.2%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	90.9	15^th of 264 public middle schools	94.3%		90.4	17^th of 243 public middle schools	93.0%	2			57.3	57.1	72.5			64.3	81.7	79.0		88.5	$10,794
Diberville Middle School	Public	4-8	3320 Warrior Drive	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-1746	526	37	14.0	68.6%	209 (39.7%)	140 (26.6%)	77 (14.6%)	45 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.9%)	73.1	58^th of 264 public middle schools	78.0%		74.2	56^th of 243 public middle schools	77.0%	2	72.9	59.5	46.7	64.5	41.7	70.6	75.8	61.9	70.9	56.3	75.0	65.0	$11,947

Frequently Asked Questions about Gautier Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gautier Middle School?

Students at Gautier Middle School are 41% African American, 34% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Gautier Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gautier Middle School usually go on to attend Gautier High School

What district is Gautier Middle School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

Is Gautier Middle School a good school?

Gautier Middle School ranks 83^rd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gautier Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Gautier Middle School.

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