Forder Elem. vs Margaret Buerkle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Margaret Buerkle Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
| Measure | Forder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Margaret Buerkle Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,159 | #242 of 392 |
| National rank | #32395 of 50,301 | #9040 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 39.3).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Forder Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 51.9%).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle is the larger school with 549 students compared with 397.
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 Forder Elem. better than Margaret Buerkle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Buerkle Middle ranks higher (43.6 vs 39.3 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 Forder Elem. and Margaret Buerkle Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forder Elem.: 397. Margaret Buerkle Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forder Elem. and Margaret Buerkle Middle rank in Missouri?
Forder Elem. is 823rd of 1,159 and Margaret Buerkle Middle is 242nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).