St. Martin Middle School

10800 Yellowjacket Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

946 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Martin Middle School, located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson County School District. Situated on Yellow Jacket Blvd, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment dedicated to the academic and personal growth of students in the middle grades. As a "Yellow Jacket" campus, the school emphasizes a spirit of community pride and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-schoolers by balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and history—with various extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, St. Martin Middle School focuses on cultivating student character and engagement, encouraging participation in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By focusing on both rigorous academics and holistic development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for future success.

946

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Martin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	98
Black	185
Asian	67
Two or More	55
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
534 (56.4%)
Black
185 (19.6%)
Hispanic
98 (10.4%)
Asian
67 (7.1%)
Two or More
55 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)283-3500
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* 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 6 337

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 304