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Back Bay Elementary School

340 St. Mary Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Back Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Back Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Back Bay Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
535 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Back Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#103 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Back Bay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Back Bay Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Back Bay Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Back Bay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Back Bay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Back Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Back Bay Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Back Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Back Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School, Popps Ferry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Back Bay Elementary School?
535 students attend Back Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Back Bay Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Bay Elementary School?
Back Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Back Bay Elementary School offer ?
Back Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Back Bay Elementary School part of?
Back Bay Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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