East Central Middle School

Jackson County School District
21725 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
541 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Central Middle School (ECMS), located in Moss Point, Mississippi, is a key component of the Jackson County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured academic environment. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential academic skills necessary for long-term success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, East Central Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement and community responsibility. By offering various extracurricular activities and emphasizing character development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Jackson County School District, ECMS remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and providing resources that help its diverse student body prepare for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
541
Total Students
38.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    505 (93.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.8%)
  • Black
    13 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5%)
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: Jackson County School District
Phone: (228)283-3170
Website: http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77

* 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 6 186
Grade 7 169
Grade 8 186
Gender Ratio