Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Bayless Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayless Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bayless Junior High School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayless Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayless Junior High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayless Junior High School's ranking?
Bayless Junior High School is ranked #1239 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bayless Junior High School often compared to?
Bayless Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Affton High School, Bayless Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bayless Junior High School?
397 students attend Bayless Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bayless Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayless Junior High School?
Bayless Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayless Junior High School offer ?
Bayless Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bayless Junior High School part of?
Bayless Junior High School is part of Bayless School District.
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