Top Rankings
Bayless School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,769 students in Bayless School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bayless School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,769 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bayless School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
13%
2%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
185 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
1,144 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
65%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
129
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,541 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,081
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,541
$13,980
Best Bayless School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bayless School District?
Bayless School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,769 students.
What is the rank of Bayless School District?
Bayless School District is ranked #368 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayless School District?
65% of Bayless School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayless School District?
Bayless School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bayless School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,541 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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