Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Margaret Buerkle 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Buerkle Middle School's student population of 588 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Buerkle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Buerkle Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1610 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Buerkle Middle School's ranking?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School is ranked #1610 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Margaret Buerkle Middle School often compared to?
Margaret Buerkle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School, Bernard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Margaret Buerkle Middle School?
588 students attend Margaret Buerkle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Margaret Buerkle Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Buerkle Middle School?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Margaret Buerkle Middle School offer ?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Margaret Buerkle Middle School part of?
Margaret Buerkle Middle School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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