Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bermuda 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bermuda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bermuda Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bermuda Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
93%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bermuda Elementary School often compared to?
Bermuda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Bermuda Elementary School?
143 students attend Bermuda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bermuda Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bermuda Elementary School?
Bermuda Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bermuda Elementary School offer ?
Bermuda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bermuda Elementary School part of?
Bermuda Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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