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Ocean Springs Middle School vs. Vancleave Middle School

Should you attend Ocean Springs Middle School or Vancleave Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ocean Springs Middle School
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
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10/
10
Top 10%
Vancleave Middle School
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Ocean Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Vancleave Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 964 students in grades 7-8, Ocean Springs Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, Vancleave Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
964 students
548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vancleave Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean Springs Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vancleave Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vancleave Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ocean Springs School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#62 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
#69 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vancleave Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in MS)
74%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vancleave Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vancleave Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vancleave Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ocean Springs Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vancleave Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
182
Grade 7 Students
451
178
Grade 8 Students
499
182
Ungraded Students
14
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ocean Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ocean Springs School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vancleave Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ocean Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vancleave Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ocean Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vancleave Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ocean Springs School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vancleave Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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