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Bernard Middle School vs. Bissell Hall

Should you attend Bernard Middle School or Bissell Hall? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bernard Middle School
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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6/
10
Top 50%
Bissell Hall
13298 Bellefontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
Top Rankings
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Bissell Hall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 595 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Bissell Hall serves 31 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
595 students
31 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bernard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bissell Hall over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
100% | 0%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bernard Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bissell Hall.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bernard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bissell Hall over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mehlville R-IX School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bissell Hall with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Division Of Youth Service School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#926 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bernard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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38%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bernard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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47%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bernard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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43%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bernard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bissell Hall with the average graduation rate observed in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bernard Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bissell Hall by grade.
Grade 6 Students
195
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Grade 7 Students
184
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Grade 8 Students
216
1
Grade 9 Students
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14
Grade 10 Students
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6
Grade 11 Students
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4
Grade 12 Students
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6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bernard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mehlville R-IX School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bernard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mehlville R-IX School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bissell Hall, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Black
6%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bernard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mehlville R-IX School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bissell Hall, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bernard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mehlville R-IX School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bissell Hall, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bernard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mehlville R-IX School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.29
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bernard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bissell Hall, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bernard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bissell Hall, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bernard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mehlville R-IX School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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