Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Springs Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Springs Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
87%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Springs Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bay Springs Elementary School?
405 students attend Bay Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bay Springs Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Springs Elementary School?
Bay Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay Springs Elementary School offer ?
Bay Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bay Springs Elementary School part of?
Bay Springs Elementary School is part of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District.
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