Serving 443 students in grades 3-6, Bayless Intermediate 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 was 48% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)48%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Bayless Intermediate?
443 students attend Bayless Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bayless Intermediate students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayless Intermediate?
Bayless Intermediate has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayless Intermediate offer ?
Bayless Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Bayless Intermediate part of?
Bayless Intermediate is part of Bayless School District.
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