Bernard Middle vs Blades Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Blades Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Bernard Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Blades Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 392 | #499 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4702 of 15,369 | #20651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 56.4).
- •Blades Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Bernard Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Bernard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 29%).
- •Bernard Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Bernard Middle is the larger school with 577 students compared with 442.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bernard Middle better than Blades Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bernard Middle ranks higher (63.5 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernard Middle and Blades Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard Middle: 577. Blades Elem.: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard Middle and Blades Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bernard Middle is 96th of 392 and Blades Elem. is 499th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).