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Biloxi Junior High

1921 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS, 39532

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 25 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Biloxi Junior High

The Biloxi Public School District runs Biloxi Junior High School, which is a public middle school for grades 7–8. The school has about 880 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1, which helps keep class sizes small and makes it easier for students to get help. The students come from a wide range of racial and economic backgrounds, just like the people who live in Biloxi on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. According to data from USA News, about 72% of students do well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 47% do well enough in reading to be considered proficient. The school emphasizes instruction that aligns with standards and cultivates skills essential for college and career preparedness. Extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic enhancement opportunities are beneficial for students. The school gets money from the government for public education and benefits from community involvement in a city known for its coastal lifestyle and stable neighborhoods. Biloxi Junior High School has good academic results, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

1921 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS, 39532

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Phone

(228) 435-1421

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 47% in Reading.
61
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
880
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 25 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Biloxi Junior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 39.89%
Asian 3.75%
Hispanic 14.32%
Black 33.52%
Two+ Races 8.07%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
39.89%
Asian
3.75%
Hispanic
14.32%
Black
33.52%
Two+ Races
8.07%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 880
45.91%
404 Female
54.09%
476 Male

Student Population

880 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Biloxi Junior High Baseball District Champs (District-Level Highlights)

According to the Biloxi Public School District news feed, Biloxi Junior High baseball teams won their district championship, a positive athletic achievement that highlights student engagement, teamwork, and school spirit among junior high students.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school put a lot of stress on being ready for future academic challenges?

Ans. Skills like planning and organizing are encouraged.

Q2. Do lessons include activities that involve working in groups?

Ans. Group learning encourages people to work together.

Q3. What does the school do to help create a good school culture?

Ans. Every day, respect and inclusion are strengthened.

Q4. Are there clubs outside of school for students?

Ans. Clubs give you more chances to get involved.

Q5. Does the school keep in touch with families on a regular basis?

Ans. Families get regular updates and notices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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