Ocean Springs Middle School

www.ossdms.org

899 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ocean Springs Middle School, located at 3600 Hanshaw Road, serves as a core component of the Ocean Springs School District in Mississippi. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong communication with families to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. As a focal point of the Ocean Springs community, the middle school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future educational and professional endeavors.

899

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	618
Hispanic	71
Black	137
Asian	31
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
618 (68.7%)
Black
137 (15.2%)
Hispanic
71 (7.9%)
Two or More
38 (4.2%)
Asian
31 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Ocean Springs School District
Phone:	(228)872-6210
Website:	http://www.ossdms.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 7 434

Grade 8 465