Very Good
#197 of 863 schools in MS
Top 23% in state
Biloxi Junior High
Middle School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Biloxi Public School Dist middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1921 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532
- Math 72% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Biloxi Junior High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Biloxi Junior High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$65,892
Median home value
$227,400
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diberville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–8 | 3.4 mi | 526 | 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.
Biloxi Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Biloxi Junior High is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Biloxi Junior High
Biloxi Junior High is a public middle school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 880 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Biloxi Junior High
What grades does Biloxi Junior High serve?
Biloxi Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Biloxi Junior High?
Biloxi Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Junior High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Biloxi Junior High rank in MS?
Biloxi Junior High ranks #197 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Biloxi Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Biloxi Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Biloxi Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Biloxi Junior High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Biloxi Junior High a charter school?
No, Biloxi Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Biloxi Junior High a Title I school?
No, Biloxi Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biloxi Junior High?
60.2% of students at Biloxi Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (228) 435-1421
- Area population (ZIP 39532)
- 36,710
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 39532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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