Bierbaum Elementary School
Bierbaum Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bierbaum Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bierbaum Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bierbaum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bierbaum Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1503 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
8%
15%
White
70%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bierbaum Elementary School?
491 students attend Bierbaum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bierbaum Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bierbaum Elementary School?
Bierbaum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bierbaum Elementary School offer ?
Bierbaum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bierbaum Elementary School part of?
Bierbaum Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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