Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Back Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Back Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Back Bay Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Back Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#109 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
4%
Black
35%
47%
White
38%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Back Bay Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Back Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Back Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School, Popps Ferry Elementary 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 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Back Bay Elementary School?
564 students attend Back Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Back Bay Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Bay Elementary School?
Back Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Back Bay Elementary School offer ?
Back Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Back Bay Elementary School part of?
Back Bay Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School Dist School District.
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