Bayou View Middle vs Bel-Aire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou View Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
Bel-Aire Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
598 students
| Measure | Bayou View Middle Gulfport, Mississippi | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 181 | #324 of 427 |
| National rank | #7009 of 15,369 | #43879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 827 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 32% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayou View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 21.5).
- •Bayou View Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Bayou View Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Bayou View Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Bayou View Middle is the larger school with 827 students compared with 598.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayou View Middle better than Bel-Aire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayou View Middle ranks higher (52.9 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bayou View Middle and Bel-Aire Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou View Middle: 827. Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou View Middle and Bel-Aire Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bayou View Middle is 44th of 181 and Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).