Hancock Middle School vs. Bay Waveland Middle School
Should I attend Hancock Middle School or Bay Waveland Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hancock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Hancock 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,013 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#162 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
302
147
Grade 7 Students
370
140
Grade 8 Students
341
114
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
9%
24%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
12%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
