Bayou View Middle

Located at 212 43rd Street, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Bayou View Middle is a big junior high that hosts 827 students (grades 6 through 8), one of the schools within Gulfport School District. That puts it 83% above the typical public school in Mississippi, which averages around 452 students.

Across the 9 schools in Gulfport School District (5,927 students total), Bayou View Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Bayou View Middle shows that the most-represented group is White (47%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 34% Black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Bayou View Middle records 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.2:1. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Harrison County's rate of about 74%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Bayou View Middle sits in the top 10% of Mississippi schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 44.2%; actual is 65.4%, +21.1 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Harrison County shows median household income runs about $59,479, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Harrison County's 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,521 students), Bayou View Middle is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Bayou View Elementary, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 824 students in 2018 compared to 827 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 56% to 47% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 14.2:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.