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Bayou View Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 748 students

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5 stars

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2013:
Based on 19 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
Based on 1 rating

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Posted April 22, 2013

Bayou View Middle School is an innovative school that supports stakeholder involvement and prepares the students for college and career readiness.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 22, 2013

Bayou View Middle School is a leader in engaging students for academic success. I would reccommend this school to anyone looking for a rigorous curriculum that will challenge every student.


Posted April 22, 2013

BVMS is changing education! We focus on integrity, academics, relationships, and 21st century skills. We care about our students' success!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

This is an excellent school. Great teachers and staff. Would not want my child to go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2013

Love this School! Pushes learning through ENGAGING activities! Teachers also have FUN doing their job!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

Excellent school with a great staff. Everyone puts education and the safety of students first.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

This is an awesome school. Teachers work hard to help each student become the best they can be!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

BVMS This is an outstanding school! They are focused on meeting the Common Core Initiatives. The staff at the school works hard to insure all of the children get a quality education. When I visit this school the children are having fun, engaged in learning, and working hard.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

I am privileged to be surrounded by colleagues who truly care about kids. We work hard in striving to inspire students to become independent learners and problem solvers in an atmosphere that is caring and compassionate. We have high expectations of our students. Parents are supportive and appreciative of what we do for their children. Great school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

My son, who is AD/HD and ODD attended this school, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! The teachers and administration work hard to ensure that the children's needs are met and that they are challenged. The school facility, although not new, is ALWAYS spotless and inviting and the children WANT to be there. That is more than half the battle if you ask me! Not only are the academics outstanding, but there are extracurriculars in which students can participate as well. What a great job BVMS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2013

Gulfport school district is a wonderful place to work! They staff really cares about there assigned duties. They are loyal, dependable and trustworthy!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

The Bayou View Middle School has great potiental and allows you to better yourself with the great programs within the school district!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

Bayou View Middle School is a great school academically! Everyone wants there children to attend school here! Great Staff and Faculty!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

The gulfport school district as a whole is a great school district! They strive for the very best for all! Faculty, Staff, and Students!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

At Bayou View Middle School, the staff in the front office always greets with a smile! Alway so friendly!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

Bayou View Middle School has an awesome choir program. Being the parent of a child that has been in the choir throughout her middle school years, I have never complained!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2013

I love working at Bayou View Middle School, the people I work with are awesome, my cafe manager is great to work with as well!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 10, 2013

My daughter attends Bayou View Middle School and loves it! BVMS challenges her while maintaining a caring and compassionate atmosphere. The lessons and projects that she is assigned, offer a wide range of learning styles and are preparing her to become a lifelong problem solver.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2013

BVMS is a wonderful school that has devoted, professional teachers that encourage each student to perform to their greatest ability.


Posted August 8, 2010

I completely agree with ". I think this school is more concerned with strictly enforcing every rule emagineable, than actually teaching students what they need to learn to become productive adults. I want my kid to taught, not policed. He's willing to learn anything, just teach him something new". Plus they give the students extra grades for things they don't control, like "bring in a ream of paper and you get an extra A" or "If your parent comes to Open House, you get an extra A". It's ridiculous!! My child earns A's & B's and is bright, friendly, and respectful. But this school gets ridiculous on the amount of energy they put into policing.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

229 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

228 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.

263 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

263 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.

224 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

223 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

224 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 46%
Black 38% 50%
Hispanic 5% 2%
Asian 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Blue Ribbon School (2008)
  • Mississippi Star School (2010)

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Bryan Caldwell
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (228) 867-1967

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Library
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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Gulfport High School
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212 43rd St
Gulfport, MS 39507
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Phone: (228) 865-4633

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