John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. vs Margaret Buerkle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
ST Louis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
Margaret Buerkle Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
| Measure | John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri | Margaret Buerkle Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #242 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #9040 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 51.9%).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle is the larger school with 549 students compared with 311.
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 John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. better than Margaret Buerkle Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. and Margaret Buerkle Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Margaret Buerkle Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. and Margaret Buerkle Middle rank in Missouri?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Margaret Buerkle Middle is 242nd of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).