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Biloxi Upper Elementary

1424 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi, MS, 39530

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 39 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Biloxi Upper Elementary

The Biloxi Public School District runs Biloxi Upper Elementary School, a public elementary school for grades 5–6. With about 780 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1, the school can give each student the attention they need during important years of change. The students come from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds, which is typical for the Biloxi area. The main goal of the academic program at Biloxi Upper Elementary School is to help students build strong foundations in math, reading, science, and social studies. According to USA News, about 65% of students are good at math and 55% are good at reading. This shows that they do better than most students in the state. Teaching focuses on skill development, learning based on tests, and getting students involved. The school gets money from the government and help from the community. Biloxi is known as a family-friendly coastal city, which is good for the school. In general, Biloxi Upper Elementary School is a safe place for upper-elementary students to learn, and the school has good academic results, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

1424 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi, MS, 39530

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Phone

(228) 432-3700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 55% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
778
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Biloxi Upper Elementary

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 7:20 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 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 38.69%
Asian 4.11%
Hispanic 16.45%
Black 31.62%
Two+ Races 8.35%
Native Am. 0.64%
White
38.69%
Asian
4.11%
Hispanic
16.45%
Black
31.62%
Two+ Races
8.35%
Native Am.
0.64%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 778
47.56%
370 Female
52.44%
408 Male

Student Population

778 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

778 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Biloxi Public School District, which includes Biloxi Upper Elementary, was honored as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the 11th consecutive year. This award highlights sustained commitment to quality music education and the arts — a positive enrichment opportunity for students transitioning through Biloxi Upper Elementary

FAQ

Q1. Does the school help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Activities are meant to help people feel good about themselves.

Q2. Do the lessons include activities that let students learn by doing?

Ans. Interactive tasks help people learn by doing.

Q3. How does the school promote good behavior?

Ans. It is clear what is expected of good behavior.

Q4. Do you have activities that are creative and expressive?

Art and expression help students grow and learn.

Q5. Does the school help students connect with their families?

Ans. Families stay involved when they keep talking to each other.

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

WR

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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