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West Harrison Middle School

21411 Landon Road, Gulfport, MS, 39503

Top 25% School in Mississippi

Ranked 57 of 153 in Mississippi

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About West Harrison Middle School

West Harrison Middle School is a public middle school in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is part of the Harrison County School District and serves students in grades 7 and 8. There are about 604 students at the school, which is on the edge of a rural area. West Harrison Middle School has about 41 full-time equivalent teachers, which keeps the student-teacher ratio at 15:1, which is the same as the district average. There are about 72% of students who are considered economically disadvantaged, and the gender balance is pretty good, with 49% female and 51% male students. The school follows a standards-based curriculum that is in line with Mississippi state guidelines. It offers programs that help students build basic skills in core subjects and explore arts, technology, and physical education. Based on data from U.S. News, about 55% of students are good at math and 57% are good at English Language Arts, which is better than the average for the district. The school gets the usual amount of money per student from the district. Overall, West Harrison Middle School is a good place to learn because the staff is dedicated and the school is working on improving in areas where it needs to.

West Harrison Middle School Contact Information

Address

21411 Landon Road, Gulfport, MS, 39503

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Phone

(228) 831-8808

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 57% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
604
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 57 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Harrison Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.11%
Asian 0.83%
Hispanic 4.8%
Black 29.14%
Two+ Races 6.13%
Native Am. 0.83%
White
58.11%
Asian
0.83%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
29.14%
Two+ Races
6.13%
Native Am.
0.83%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604
49.01%
296 Female
50.99%
308 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

604 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at West Harrison Middle School in Gulfport, Mississippi! The school recently moved to a brand-new $26 million building next to West Harrison High School. It has the best classrooms, administration areas, clinics, labs, a gym, sports fields, and more. This new campus is meant to help students do well in school and outside of school.

The Harrison County School District is dedicated to improving schools and giving students the best possible place to learn. The new school is part of this effort. West Harrison Middle School has everything it needs to help students reach their full potential, including modern facilities and resources.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning environment does West Harrison Middle School provide?

Ans. West Harrison Middle School has a structured learning environment that helps students grow academically and take responsibility for their actions.

Q2. What does the school do to help kids get used to middle school?

Ans. To help students make a smooth transition, teachers and staff show them how to do things and what to expect.

Q3. Are there ways for students to learn more?

Ans. Students can take part in programs that get them to think outside the box, work together, and try new things that aren't part of their main classes.

Q4. How do parents find out about what's going on at school?

Ans. The school keeps families informed by sending out announcements, newsletters, and using digital platforms.

Q5. What are the most important values at West Harrison Middle School?

Ans. The school wants students and staff to be respectful, responsible, and have good relationships with each other.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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