Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Margaret Buerkle 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Buerkle Middle serves the northeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Buerkle Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Buerkle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Buerkle Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1657 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Margaret Buerkle Middle School's ranking?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School is ranked #1657 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Margaret Buerkle Middle School often compared to?
Margaret Buerkle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School, Bernard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Margaret Buerkle Middle School?
549 students attend Margaret Buerkle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Margaret Buerkle Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Buerkle Middle School?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret Buerkle Middle School offer ?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Buerkle Middle School part of?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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