Biloxi Junior High

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Biloxi Junior High ranks 27 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Biloxi Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Biloxi Public School District, with a diverse student population of 881 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top 30 middle schools in Mississippi, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several years.

Biloxi Junior High stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that significantly outpace the state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.6 to 13.1 students per teacher, lower than many nearby schools. Additionally, Biloxi Junior High serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with around 99.7% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gulfport Central Middle School and Diberville Middle School, Biloxi Junior High's academic performance is generally stronger. However, schools like Long Beach Middle School and Ocean Springs Middle School also demonstrate high academic achievement, ranking among the top 10 middle schools in the state. Biloxi Junior High's diverse student population may contribute to its strong performance, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1921 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532

(228) 435-1421

District: Biloxi Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,826

Students who attend Biloxi Junior High usually attend:

High:

Biloxi High School

Feeder schools for Biloxi Junior High:

Elementary:	Back Bay Elementary School
	Gorenflo Elementary School
	North Bay Elementary School
	Popps Ferry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 881

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.4%

African American:

33.7%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biloxi Junior High ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Biloxi Junior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), African American (33.7%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biloxi Junior High is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Biloxi Junior High employs 67 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biloxi Junior High is $11,826.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Biloxi Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Biloxi Junior High 27^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Biloxi Junior High in the ranking list.)

Biloxi Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Biloxi Public School District 20^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Biloxi Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	70.68	63^rd	244	74.2%
2009	59.90	103^rd	247	58.3%
2010	73.72	54^th	255	78.8%
2011	75.28	54^th	264	79.5%
2012	84.45	30^th	270	88.9%
2013	87.82	18^th	269	93.3%
2014	69.91	65^th	264	75.4%
2015	84.88	33^rd	266	87.6%
2016	89.46	16^th	260	93.8%
2017	85.00	31^st	272	88.6%
2018	89.61	16^th	252	93.7%
2019	86.53	28^th	264	89.4%
2021	88.13	20^th	257	92.2%
2022	83.82	31^st	257	87.9%
2023	88.36	22^nd	243	90.9%
2024	86.78	27^th	264	89.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Biloxi Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	549	289	70	30	3	n/a	n/a	941
2003	549	289	70	30	3	n/a	n/a	941
2004	610	288	98	31	0	n/a	n/a	1027
2005	578	317	85	29	5	n/a	n/a	1014
2006	498	269	62	30	1	n/a	n/a	860
2007	472	250	57	36	4	n/a	n/a	819
2008	411	272	60	44	2	n/a	n/a	789
2009	455	260	39	40	2	0	0	796
2010	415	251	44	50	1	2	1	764
2011	595	416	70	70	1	2	1	1155
2012	570	432	55	81	0	0	1	1139
2013	586	450	50	82	1	1	5	1175
2014	615	459	66	82	3	3	10	1238
2015	595	470	67	97	3	1	1	1234
2016	626	504	74	101	6	3	4	1318
2017	628	489	63	130	4	5	46	1365
2018	436	331	42	100	1	5	36	951
2019	440	336	42	125	3	5	33	984
2020	430	347	32	160	2	3	41	1015
2021	396	349	31	154	2	5	56	993
2022	411	321	33	164	4	3	66	1002
2023	365	297	32	151	2	0	34	881

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Biloxi Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	941	55.6	16.9	65.1
2003	941	55.6	16.9	65.1
2004	1027	58.3	17.6	48.5
2005	1014	58.7	17.3	53.3
2006	860	63.3	13.6	72.4
2007	819	56.5	14.5	60
2008	789	50.7	15.6	66
2009	796	49.0	16.2	61.3
2010	764	57.6	13.2	60.5
2011	1155	71.6	16.1	64.8
2012	1139	77.7	14.6	65.5
2013	1175	77.7	15.1	67.6
2014	1238	77.6	15.9	66.9
2015	1234	81.0	15.2	65.9
2016	1318	82.0	16.0	68.1
2017	1365	83.4	16.3	59.9
2018	951	75.5	12.5	57.8
2019	984	81.8	12.0	65.5
2020	1015	88.7	11.4	62.5
2021	993	89.5	11.0	99.7
2022	1002	94.0	10.6	99.7
2023	881	67.0	13.1	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Biloxi Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	941	55.6	16.9	65.1
2003	941	55.6	16.9	65.1
2004	1027	58.3	17.6	48.5
2005	1014	58.7	17.3	53.3
2006	860	63.3	13.6	72.4
2007	819	56.5	14.5	60
2008	789	50.7	15.6	66
2009	796	49.0	16.2	61.3
2010	764	57.6	13.2	60.5
2011	1155	71.6	16.1	64.8
2012	1139	77.7	14.6	65.5
2013	1175	77.7	15.1	67.6
2014	1238	77.6	15.9	66.9
2015	1234	81.0	15.2	65.9
2016	1318	82.0	16.0	68.1
2017	1365	83.4	16.3	59.9
2018	951	75.5	12.5	57.8
2019	984	81.8	12.0	65.5
2020	1015	88.7	11.4	62.5
2021	993	89.5	11.0	99.7
2022	1002	94.0	10.6	99.7
2023	881	67.0	13.1	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Biloxi Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,030
2018	$8,922
2019	$8,974
2020	$10,201
2021	$10,411
2022	$11,826

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biloxi Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 243 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Junior High)	48.2	53.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)	48.2	53.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Junior High)	70.3	75.8	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)	70.3	75.8	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Junior High)	47	49.8	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)	47	49.8	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Junior High)	69.9	69.6	0.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)	69.9	69.6	0.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Biloxi Junior High)	69.4	72.3	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Biloxi Public School District)	69.4	72.3	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	984	881	10.5%
African American	336	297	11.6%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	42	32	23.8%
Hispanic	125	151	20.8%
Pacific Islander	5	0	100%
White	440	365	17%
Two or More Races	33	34	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.5%	99.7%	34.1%

Schools Near Biloxi Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Biloxi Junior High	Public	7-8	1921 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-1421	881	67	13.1	99.7%	365 (41.4%)	297 (33.7%)	151 (17.1%)	32 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.9%)	86.8	27^th of 264 public middle schools	89.8%		88.4	22^nd of 243 public middle schools	90.9%	5				56.4	52.6				77.5	70.7		75.3	$11,826
Biloxi Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	1424 Father Ryan Avenue	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 432-3700	800	66	12.1	99.6%	317 (39.6%)	267 (33.4%)	126 (15.8%)	29 (3.6%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (6.6%)								(n/a)		50.8	53.1				53.5	74.9			79.5		$12,905
Diberville Middle School	Public	4-8	3320 Warrior Drive	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-1746	541	38	14.2	99.4%	229 (42.3%)	137 (25.3%)	75 (13.9%)	42 (7.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	52 (9.6%)	73.1	58^th of 264 public middle schools	78.0%		74.2	56^th of 243 public middle schools	77.0%	2	72.9	59.5	46.7	64.5	41.7	70.6	75.8	61.9	70.9	56.3	75.0	65.0	$11,947
Bayou View Middle School	Public	6-8	212 43rd Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4633	826	57	14.5	100.0%	380 (46.0%)	309 (37.4%)	93 (11.3%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	83.4	34^th of 264 public middle schools	87.1%		81.7	37^th of 243 public middle schools	84.8%	3			57.5	54.6	54.8			60.3	71.6	72.2		71.1	$10,778
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	2320 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-4367	1,332	89	14.9	99.8%	977 (73.3%)	176 (13.2%)	76 (5.7%)	35 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.6%)								(n/a)	77.9	68.4	65.3			71.5	75.1	76.7			90.5		$9,448
St. Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3500	995	66	15.0	99.7%	596 (59.9%)	204 (20.5%)	47 (4.7%)	60 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (8.3%)	79.8	45^th of 264 public middle schools	83.0%		75.5	54^th of 243 public middle schools	77.8%	9			48.4	51.5	58.0			61.5	61.7	67.2		78.5	$9,969
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	4-6	11391 Old Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2322	341	25	13.7	99.1%	125 (36.7%)	153 (44.9%)	19 (5.6%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (9.7%)								(n/a)	63.0	59.5	53.2			44.1	62.3	59.7			83.0		$11,161
Gulfport Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	585	47	12.4	100.0%	59 (10.1%)	469 (80.2%)	31 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%		40.1	137^th of 243 public middle schools	43.6%	20			35.4	40.9	31.8			37.9	42.8	53.3		52.7	$12,458
Ocean Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	3600 Hanshaw Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-6210	967	63	15.4	99.7%	712 (73.6%)	127 (13.1%)	52 (5.4%)	35 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.0%)	93.3	8^th of 264 public middle schools	97.0%		93.9	6^th of 243 public middle schools	97.5%	2				66.9	63.9				83.8	73.6		79.6	$9,389
Long Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	453	29	15.5	99.3%	304 (67.1%)	82 (18.1%)	8 (1.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.5%)	92.9	10^th of 264 public middle schools	96.2%		94.7	5^th of 243 public middle schools	97.9%	5				63.3	67.6				75.9	77.7		82.8	$10,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Biloxi Junior High

Is Biloxi Junior High a good school?

Biloxi Junior High ranks 27^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Biloxi Junior High attend?

Students who attend Biloxi Junior High usually go on to attend Biloxi High School

How many students attend Biloxi Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 881 students attended Biloxi Junior High.

What district is Biloxi Junior High in?

Biloxi Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Biloxi Junior High?

Students at Biloxi Junior High are 41% White, 34% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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