Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Bernard Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bernard Middle serves an 8.5 square mile area centrally located within its school district in Saint Louis, MO, where most families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school and the furthest edge is about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernard Middle School's student population of 577 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bernard Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernard Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard Middle School's ranking?
Bernard Middle School is ranked #926 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bernard Middle School often compared to?
Bernard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Buerkle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bernard Middle School?
577 students attend Bernard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bernard Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernard Middle School?
Bernard Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bernard Middle School offer ?
Bernard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernard Middle School part of?
Bernard Middle School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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