Excellent
#28 of 863 schools in MS
Top 3% in state
Bayou View Elementary School
Elementary School · Gulfport School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Gulfport School Dist elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4898 Washington Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507
- Math 85% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayou View Elementary School score 88% 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 8 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bayou View Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,459
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Central ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gulfport School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayou View Elementary School is listed in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayou View Elementary School
Bayou View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, MS, part of Gulfport School Dist, serving approximately 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayou View Elementary School
What grades does Bayou View Elementary School serve?
Bayou View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bayou View Elementary School?
Bayou View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayou View Elementary School rank in MS?
Bayou View Elementary School ranks #28 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bayou View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayou View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Bayou View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayou View Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bayou View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bayou View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayou View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bayou View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayou View Elementary School?
99.6% of students at Bayou View Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (228) 865-4625
- Area population (ZIP 39507)
- 17,512
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 39507; 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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