Margaret Buerkle Middle vs Mehlville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Buerkle Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
| Measure | Margaret Buerkle Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Mehlville High School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 392 | #101 of 497 |
| National rank | #9040 of 15,369 | #4811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 549 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mehlville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 43.6).
- •Mehlville High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Mehlville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 51.9%).
- •Margaret Buerkle Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Mehlville High School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 549.
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 Margaret Buerkle Middle better than Mehlville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mehlville High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 43.6 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 Margaret Buerkle Middle and Mehlville High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Buerkle Middle: 549. Mehlville High School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Buerkle Middle and Mehlville High School rank in Missouri?
Margaret Buerkle Middle is 242nd of 392 and Mehlville High School is 101st of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).