BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Biloxi, MS with about 938 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY, located on Father Ryan Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, serves as a pivotal transitional campus within the Biloxi Public School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary grades (typically spanning third through fifth grade), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. The facility emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and character development to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity and personal growth. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Biloxi community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both academically and socially during these formative years.

For more information, contact BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY at (228) 432-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1424 Father Ryan Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
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BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biloxi, MS with about 938 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
938
Teachers:
50.06
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 938 students

White
44.7%
Black or African American
34.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.0%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.