Excellent
#131 of 863 schools in MS
Top 15% in state
Bay Springs Elem Sch
Elementary School · West Jasper Consolidated Schools · Bay Springs, MS
A West Jasper Consolidated Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. BOX 610, Bay Springs, MS 39422
- Math 55% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Springs Elem Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bay Springs Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,132
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$615/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Stringer Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Jasper Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Springs Elem Sch is listed in WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Springs Elem Sch
Bay Springs Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Bay Springs, MS, part of West Jasper Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Springs Elem Sch
What grades does Bay Springs Elem Sch serve?
Bay Springs Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bay Springs Elem Sch?
Bay Springs Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Elem Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Springs Elem Sch rank in MS?
Bay Springs Elem Sch ranks #131 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bay Springs Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Springs Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Springs Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Springs Elem Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bay Springs Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Bay Springs Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Springs Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Bay Springs Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Springs Elem Sch?
96.9% of students at Bay Springs Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (601) 425-8520
- Area population (ZIP 39422)
- 4,534
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39422; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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