Bay Springs Middle School

West Jasper School District
510 Hwy 18 East
BAY SPRINGS, MS 39422
181 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bay Springs Middle School is a public educational institution located in Bay Springs, Mississippi, serving students within the Jasper County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated on Edmund King Road, serving as a central hub for the local community’s academic, social, and extracurricular development.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school. Like many schools in the Jasper County district, Bay Springs Middle emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for student engagement through various programs. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic achievement, the school aims to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed as they progress toward secondary education.
181
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    159 (87.8%)
  • White
    11 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Jasper School District
Phone: (601)425-8530
Website: http://www.westjasper.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 70
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio