Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Bay Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bay Springs Middle School's student population of 204 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Springs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Springs Middle School is 0.13, 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
#469 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
93%
47%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
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 Springs Middle School's ranking?
Bay Springs Middle School is ranked #469 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bay Springs Middle School often compared to?
Bay Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seminary Middle School, Stringer Attendance Center, Heidelberg Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Bay Springs Middle School?
204 students attend Bay Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bay Springs Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Springs Middle School?
Bay Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Springs Middle School offer ?
Bay Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bay Springs Middle School part of?
Bay Springs Middle School is part of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District.
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