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Bayou View Middle School

212 43RD STREET, GULFPORT, MS, 39507

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 43 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Bayou View Middle School

Bayou View Middle School is a public middle school in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is in a small city and is part of the Gulfport School District. There are about 815 students at the school, which serves grades 6 through 8. Bayou View Middle School has about 51 full-time teachers, which means that there is about 1 teacher for every 16 students. This is in line with the average class size in the state. The school also has three full-time counselors to help students with their social and academic growth. Bayou View Middle School has a full middle school curriculum that includes core academic subjects and electives that help students get ready for college and careers. All of the students come from low-income families, and there is some diversity among them. There are about 51% female and 49% male students, so the gender distribution is even. According to data from U.S. News & World Report, about 61% of students are good at math and 54% are good at English language arts. Both of these are better than the average in Mississippi. The district's money goes to student services and instructional programs.

Contact Information

Address

212 43RD STREET, GULFPORT, MS, 39507

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Phone

(228) 865-4633

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 54% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
815
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bayou View Middle School

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: 8:25 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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 44.91%
Asian 1.47%
Hispanic 13.25%
Black 36.56%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
44.91%
Asian
1.47%
Hispanic
13.25%
Black
36.56%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 815
51.04%
416 Female
48.96%
399 Male

Student Population

815 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

271 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport, Mississippi, is doing great because it cares about its students' growth and academic success. The goal of the school is to get students to think of themselves as problem solvers, lifelong learners, and useful members of society. Bayou View Middle School has a lot of different classes, such as English, math, history, science, and computer technology. Students who meet certain requirements can also take advanced classes.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school environment like at Bayou View Middle School?

Ans. Bayou View Middle School is a supportive place that helps students grow academically, learn responsibility, and build their confidence during their middle school years.

Q2. How does the school help students grow in ways other than academics?

Ans. The school helps kids learn how to work together, lead, and get along with others through structured activities and programs that focus on the students.

Q3. Do schools want families to be involved in school events?

Ans. Families are welcome to come to school events, meetings, and activities that help people talk to each other and build community ties.

Q4. What kinds of programs are available to help students with their interests?

Ans. Along with their regular classroom work, students can look into programs that will help them be more creative, solve problems, and work together.

Q5. What ways does Bayou View Middle School talk to parents?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date by sending out newsletters, using digital platforms, and talking to them directly.

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

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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
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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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