Very Good
#610 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Bayless Junior High
Middle School · Bayless · St. Louis, MO
A middle school in St. Louis, MO where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4530 WEBER RD, St. Louis, MO 63123
- Math 50% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayless Junior High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bayless Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,187
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Busch MS Character AthleticsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Hancock Place MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bayless
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayless Junior High is listed in BAYLESS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayless Junior High
Bayless Junior High is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Bayless, serving approximately 408 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayless Junior High
What grades does Bayless Junior High serve?
Bayless Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bayless Junior High?
Bayless Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayless Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayless Junior High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayless Junior High rank in MO?
Bayless Junior High ranks #610 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bayless Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayless Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayless Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayless Junior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bayless Junior High a charter school?
No, Bayless Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayless Junior High a Title I school?
No, Bayless Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayless Junior High?
60.0% of students at Bayless Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (314) 256-8690
- Area population (ZIP 63123)
- 49,826
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63123; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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