Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Bay Waveland Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Waveland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay Waveland Middle School's student population of 405 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Waveland 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 Bay Waveland Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
24%
47%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Waveland Middle School's ranking?
Bay Waveland Middle School is ranked #162 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bay Waveland Middle School often compared to?
Bay Waveland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Bay Waveland Middle School?
405 students attend Bay Waveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bay Waveland Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Waveland Middle School?
Bay Waveland Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Waveland Middle School offer ?
Bay Waveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bay Waveland Middle School part of?
Bay Waveland Middle School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist School District.
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