- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gulfport, MS
Bayou View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280171000270
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou View Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou View Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou View Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bayou View Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 280171000270 · Gulfport, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Bayou View Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bayou View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulfport High
Gulfport High School
1,702 students
- This school
Bayou View Middle School
827 students
- Bayou View Ele 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- Gulfport Centr 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- Anniston Avenu 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Bayou View Middle School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou View Middle School compares
Bayou View Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,784
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Bayou View Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulfport School Dist reports $11,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Gulfport
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou View Middle School
How many students attend Bayou View Middle School?
Bayou View Middle School has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou View Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bayou View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou View Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou View Middle School?
Bayou View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayou View Middle School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou View Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Gulfport, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Bayou View Middle School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Gulfport High School (1,702 students), Bayou View Elementary School (638 students), and Gulfport Central Middle School (568 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.