Serving 338 students in grades 6-8, Berkeley Middle 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 was 16% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
90%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Berkeley Middle School?
338 students attend Berkeley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Berkeley Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Middle School?
Berkeley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berkeley Middle School offer ?
Berkeley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Berkeley Middle School part of?
Berkeley Middle School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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