Enrollment
577
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Bernard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bernard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292067003032
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernard Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Middle ranks #8 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Mehlville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 292067003032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernard Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernard Middle
Bernard Middle is a mid-sized middle school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 577 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 150 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 577 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mehlville R-Ix also operates Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students) and Mehlville High School (1,388 students) alongside Bernard Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bernard Middle compares
Bernard Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Bernard Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mehlville R-Ix, which includes Bernard Middle.
$11,295
Per student
-13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 15.9%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bernard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mehlville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Buerkle Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bierbaum Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bernard Middle
How many students attend Bernard Middle?
Bernard Middle has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Middle is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernard Middle?
22.3% of students at Bernard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bernard Middle is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard Middle?
Bernard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernard Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Middle ranks #8 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Louis on the city page.
Is Bernard Middle a good school?
Bernard Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mehlville R-Ix?
Besides Bernard Middle, Mehlville R-Ix also operates Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students), Mehlville High School (1,388 students), and Oakville Middle (629 students). See the Mehlville R-Ix district page for the complete list.
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