Serving 408 students in grades 6-8, Bayless Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayless Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bayless Junior High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
Bayless Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayless Junior High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
62%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayless Junior High School's ranking?
Bayless Junior High School is ranked #899 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bayless Junior High School often compared to?
Bayless Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayless Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bayless Junior High School?
408 students attend Bayless Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bayless Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayless Junior High School?
Bayless Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bayless Junior High School offer ?
Bayless Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayless Junior High School part of?
Bayless Junior High School is part of Bayless School District.
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