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#1671 of 2,221 schools in MO
Margaret Buerkle Middle
Middle School · Mehlville R-ix · St. Louis, MO
A Mehlville R-ix middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
623 BUCKLEY RD, St. Louis, MO 63125
- Math 42% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Buerkle Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Margaret Buerkle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$59,683
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63125; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Home AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Bernard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Hancock Place MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Oakville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 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
- #16 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
Margaret Buerkle Middle is listed in MEHLVILLE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Buerkle Middle
Margaret Buerkle Middle is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Mehlville R-ix, serving approximately 556 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Buerkle Middle
What grades does Margaret Buerkle Middle serve?
Margaret Buerkle Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Margaret Buerkle Middle?
Margaret Buerkle Middle has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Buerkle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Buerkle Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret Buerkle Middle rank in MO?
Margaret Buerkle Middle ranks #1,671 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Margaret Buerkle Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Buerkle Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Margaret Buerkle Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Buerkle Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Margaret Buerkle Middle a charter school?
No, Margaret Buerkle Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Buerkle Middle a Title I school?
No, Margaret Buerkle Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Buerkle Middle?
51.6% of students at Margaret Buerkle 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (314) 467-6800
- Area population (ZIP 63125)
- 32,701
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 63125; 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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