Serving 374 students in grades 6-8, Bay Waveland Middle School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bay Waveland Middle School's student population of 374 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bay Waveland Middle School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.58, which is less 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
#374 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
26%
47%
White
59%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
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 Bay Waveland Middle School's ranking?
Bay Waveland Middle School is ranked #374 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bay Waveland Middle School?
374 students attend Bay Waveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bay Waveland Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Bay Waveland Middle School offer ?
Bay Waveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Waveland Middle School part of?
Bay Waveland Middle School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School District.
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