Top Rankings
Bayless School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in Bayless School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bayless School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,836 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bayless School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
216 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
12%
2%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
186 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
1,180 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
64%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
120
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,120 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,641
$15,081

Spending / Student
$11,120
$13,908

Best Bayless School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #33.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bayless School District?
Bayless School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,836 students.
What is the rank of Bayless School District?
Bayless School District is ranked #133 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayless School District?
64% of Bayless School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayless School District?
Bayless School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bayless School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,120 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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