William M Colmer Middle

532 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

William M. Colmer Middle School, located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serves as a central academic institution within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth for students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging critical thinking and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic programming, William M. Colmer Middle School prioritizes the development of a strong school community rooted in the values of the Pascagoula area. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and updates on school initiatives. Through collaborative efforts between educators, students, and parents, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build a foundation for long-term success.

532

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William M Colmer Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	129
Black	250
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Black
250 (47.0%)
Hispanic
129 (24.2%)
White
124 (23.3%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Phone:	(228)938-6474
Website:	http://pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 7 261

Grade 8 271