Bayou View Middle

bvms.gulfportschools.org/

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bayou View Middle School, located at 212 43rd Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the Gulfport School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to middle-grade students, providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community where both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement are encouraged.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to implement a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, Bayou View Middle School offers various activities, sports, and organizations that promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution plays a vital role in the Gulfport community, preparing its students for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

827

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayou View Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	110
Black	279
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
386 (46.7%)
Black
279 (33.7%)
Hispanic
110 (13.3%)
Two or More
36 (4.4%)
Asian
14 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Gulfport School District
Phone:	(228)865-4633
Website:	http://bvms.gulfportschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	825
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 291

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 261