- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bay Springs, MS
Bay Springs Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bay Springs Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280459000899
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Springs Middle Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bay Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Springs Middle Sch has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Middle Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS.
School address
District: West Jasper Consolidated Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280459000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bay Springs Middle Sch shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280459000899 · Bay Springs, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 13.9:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Stringer Attendance Center (579 students)
Bay Springs Middle Sch shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bay Springs Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stringer Atten
Stringer Attendance Center
579 students
- Bay Springs El
Bay Springs Elem Sch
370 students
- Bay Springs Hi
Bay Springs High School
241 students
- This school 181
Bay Springs Middle Sch
181 students
What this shows Bay Springs Middle Sch reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Springs Middle Sch compares
Bay Springs Middle Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Bay Springs Middle Sch is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Jasper Consolidated Schools reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Springs Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Springs Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Springs Middle Sch
How many students attend Bay Springs Middle Sch?
Bay Springs Middle Sch has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bay Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Middle Sch is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Springs Middle Sch?
94.4% of students at Bay Springs Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Springs Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bay Springs Middle Sch is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Bay Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Springs Middle Sch?
Bay Springs Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Springs Middle Sch rank among public schools in Bay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Middle Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Jasper Consolidated Schools?
Besides Bay Springs Middle Sch, West Jasper Consolidated Schools also operates Stringer Attendance Center (579 students), Bay Springs Elem Sch (370 students), and Bay Springs High School (241 students). See the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.