Bueker Middle School vs. Alexander Elementary School
Should I attend Bueker Middle School or Alexander Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bueker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Diversity
Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades 5-8, Bueker 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alexander Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-8
Total Students
766 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1792 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1711 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
-
19
Grade 1 Students
-
27
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
27
Grade 5 Students
186
25
Grade 6 Students
186
18
Grade 7 Students
199
27
Grade 8 Students
195
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
4%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
56%
82%
% Hawaiian
6%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
