Below Average
#2028 of 2,221 schools in MO
Bode Middle
Middle School · St. Joseph · St. Joseph, MO
A St. Joseph middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 N NOYES BLVD, St. Joseph, MO 64506
- Math 38% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bode Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bode Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Joseph), 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
$61,713
Median home value
$220,500
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Robidoux MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| South Park Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 39 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Joseph
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bode Middle is listed in ST. JOSEPH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bode Middle
Bode Middle is a public middle school in St. Joseph, MO, part of St. Joseph, serving approximately 474 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bode Middle
What grades does Bode Middle serve?
Bode Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bode Middle?
Bode Middle has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bode Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bode Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bode Middle rank in MO?
Bode Middle ranks #2,028 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bode Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bode Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Bode Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bode Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bode Middle a charter school?
No, Bode Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bode Middle a Title I school?
No, Bode Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bode Middle?
35.2% of students at Bode 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4050
- Area population (ZIP 64506)
- 22,107
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 64506; 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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