Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bayou View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bayou View Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou View Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#10 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou View Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou View Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bayou View Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anniston Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bayou View Elementary School?
687 students attend Bayou View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bayou View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou View Elementary School?
Bayou View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou View Elementary School offer ?
Bayou View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bayou View Elementary School part of?
Bayou View Elementary School is part of Gulfport School District.
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