Excellent
#84 of 863 schools in MS
Top 10% in state
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Middle School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Biloxi Public School Dist middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
1424 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
- Math 54% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Biloxi Upper Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Biloxi Upper Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$39,755
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 3.5 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
- #3 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 Upper Elementary is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Biloxi Upper Elementary
Biloxi Upper Elementary is a public middle school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 778 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Biloxi Upper Elementary
What grades does Biloxi Upper Elementary serve?
Biloxi Upper Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Biloxi Upper Elementary?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Biloxi Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Biloxi Upper Elementary ranks #84 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Biloxi Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Biloxi Upper Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Biloxi Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Biloxi Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Biloxi Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Biloxi Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biloxi Upper Elementary?
65.6% of students at Biloxi Upper Elementary 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (228) 432-3700
- Area population (ZIP 39530)
- 7,836
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 39530; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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