Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Back Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Back Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Back Bay Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Back Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
5%
Black
35%
47%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Back Bay Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Back Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Back Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Popps Ferry Elementary School, North Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
536 students attend Back Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Back Bay Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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