Very Good
#355 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Bernard Middle
Middle School · Mehlville R-ix · St. Louis, MO
A Mehlville R-ix middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1054 FORDER RD, St. Louis, MO 63129
- Math 60% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernard Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bernard Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$91,920
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Buerkle MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| At Home AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Oakville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 642 | 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.
Mehlville R-ix
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernard Middle is listed in MEHLVILLE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernard Middle
Bernard Middle is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Mehlville R-ix, serving approximately 595 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernard Middle
What grades does Bernard Middle serve?
Bernard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bernard Middle?
Bernard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernard Middle rank in MO?
Bernard Middle ranks #355 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bernard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Bernard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernard Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bernard Middle a charter school?
No, Bernard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernard Middle a Title I school?
No, Bernard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernard Middle?
25.5% of students at Bernard Middle 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (314) 467-6600
- Area population (ZIP 63129)
- 51,356
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 63129; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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