Excellent
#97 of 863 schools in MS
Top 11% in state
Bay Waveland Middle School
Middle School · Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist · Bay St. Louis, MS
A Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Pine St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
- Math 70% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Waveland Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Waveland Middle School 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay St. Louis), 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
$65,139
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Waveland Middle School is listed in BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Waveland Middle School
Bay Waveland Middle School is a public middle school in Bay St. Louis, MS, part of Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist, serving approximately 374 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 863 schools in MS.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Waveland Middle School
What grades does Bay Waveland Middle School serve?
Bay Waveland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bay Waveland Middle School?
Bay Waveland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Waveland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Waveland Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Waveland Middle School rank in MS?
Bay Waveland Middle School ranks #97 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bay Waveland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Waveland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Waveland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Waveland Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bay Waveland Middle School a charter school?
No, Bay Waveland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Waveland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bay Waveland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Waveland Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bay Waveland Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (228) 463-0315
- Area population (ZIP 39520)
- 15,471
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
Official sources & links
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 39520; 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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