Middle Schools in West Jasper Consolidated Schools

The West Jasper Consolidated Schools district in Mississippi has only one middle school, Bay Springs Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 98.48% of its predominantly African American student population receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Bay Springs Middle School's performance on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests is consistently below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 26% to 56.9% across different grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 141 out of 264 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 180 out of 257 in 2021-2022, earning it a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the data suggests that Bay Springs Middle School may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, teaching methods, and resource allocation to better support the needs of its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Exploring strategies to address the academic performance gaps, such as targeted professional development for teachers and implementing evidence-based instructional practices, could be valuable areas of focus for the school and the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district.