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Bayless Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 219 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 8, 2013

Our Bayless Middle School is wonderful in acedemics and character teachings. Being on campus with these students has such a feel of family. Bayless is always committed to training our youth to become productive and positive adults which will grow to lead our community, our city and our nation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2010

Bayless Junior High has finally become a Missouri and National School of Charcter. With the great diversity at this school I believe it brings the students together a lot more. I want to hand it to this school for how far it has come!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2008

Bayless Jr. High recently won Missouri School of Character. We are curently in the running for National School of Character. I really enjoy going to this school. Bayless is one of the best around. My whole family has gone to Bayless. I really love Bayless!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 12, 2006

This School is the safest along with nicest school anyone could go to. I imagine my children will go to this school also!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 29, 2004

Bayless Jr. High is the best school for a child to get a degreeable education I think Mr. Tucker is doing a fine job as Principal and Mrs. Meyer is the best secetery ever!
—Submitted by Lawrence Tyson, a parent


Posted August 1, 2004

Bayless Jr High is the number one school in Missouri. I give it two thumbs up. I have to hand it to Mrs. Baumman for her out standing performance as the Jr. High Principal.
—Submitted by Lawrence Tyson, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students47%
Female63%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female53%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
68%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 2%
Black 8% 18%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4530 Weber Rd
St. Louis, MO 63123
Phone: (314) 256-8690

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