Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Bayou View Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bayou View Middle School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Bayou View Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou View Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
37%
47%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou View Middle School's ranking?
Bayou View Middle School is ranked #208 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bayou View Middle School often compared to?
Bayou View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulfport Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bayou View Middle School?
815 students attend Bayou View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bayou View Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou View Middle School?
Bayou View Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou View Middle School offer ?
Bayou View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou View Middle School part of?
Bayou View Middle School is part of Gulfport School District.
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