Serving 881 students in grades 7-8, Biloxi Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Biloxi Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biloxi Junior High School is 0.69, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Biloxi Junior High School?
881 students attend Biloxi Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Biloxi Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biloxi Junior High School?
Biloxi Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Biloxi Junior High School offer ?
Biloxi Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Biloxi Junior High School part of?
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