Summary:
The Bay St Louis Waveland School District has one middle school, Bay Waveland Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This standout school consistently ranks among the top 12.5% of middle schools in Mississippi, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.
Bay Waveland Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students exceeding state averages on MAAP tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, 6th graders scored 55.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the 39.7% state average, and 73.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the 57.2% state average. The school also boasts a high 8th grade science proficiency rate of 77.3%, well above the 59.1% state average.
Despite serving a population with significant economic need, as indicated by the 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Bay Waveland Middle School is able to provide a high-quality education and support its diverse student body, which is 59.18% White, 25.77% African American, and 12.5% two or more races. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of its economically disadvantaged and racially diverse student population, preparing them for success both academically and in the real world.
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