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Enrollment
827
Middle
DISTRICT 787 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANCIS HOWELL R-III·NCES 292895002698
BRYAN MIDDLE
605 INDEPENDENCE RD, ST CHARLES, MO 63304 · (636) 851-5800 · St. Charles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL827 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
140 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 278 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 263 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 286 | 35% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
63.2%
MO avg 44.9% . +0.3pp since 2021
Math
68.4%
MO avg 43.8% . +8.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 30.4% | 32.8% | 29.2% | 7.4% |
| Math | 42.5% | 25.9% | 22.7% | 8.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 63.2% | 68.4% |
| 2023-24 | 59.5% | 67.1% |
| 2022-23 | 58.7% | 65.6% |
| 2021-22 | 62.9% | 59.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
62.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+9.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 63% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like BRYAN MIDDLE
BRYAN MIDDLE's state test result (62.9% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN MIDDLE this school | 827 | 16.9% | 62.9% |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE ST PETERS | 823 | 14.9% | 57.5% |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. LOUIS | 816 | 13.7% | 54.8% |
| ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE ST LOUIS | 941 | 17.6% | 55.4% |
| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 678 | 18.3% | 57.6% |
| SAEGER MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 750 | 12.3% | 56.7% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BRYAN MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Charles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 62.9% | #28 of 379 | #2 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.4% | #27 of 380 ▼ 4 | #3 of 16 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.2% | #17 of 380 ▲ 13 | #1 of 16 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.6pp | #135 of 364 | #3 of 15 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 827 | #36 of 397 | #7 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #288 of 321 | #13 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.9% | #116 of 321 | #9 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.9% | #352 of 379 | #10 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.2% | #150 of 224 | #5 of 9 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
827
+24 (+3%) vs 2020
+33% since 2000-01, when it was 623
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 827 | 53 | 15.6:1 | 17% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 831 | 50.3 | 16.5:1 | 17% (141) |
| 2022-23 | 813 | 52 | 15.6:1 | 15% (121) |
| 2020-21 | 803 | 54 | 14.9:1 | 19% (153) |
| 2017-18 | 891 | 55.2 | 16.1:1 | 17% (154) |
| 2015-16 | 914 | 54 | 16.9:1 | 17% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 923 | 57 | 16.2:1 | 19% (171) |
| 2000-01 | 623 | 41 | 15.2:1 | 4% (28) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BRYAN MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (891 to 827); teachers down 4% (55.2 to 53).
About BRYAN MIDDLE
BRYAN MIDDLE is a large middle school that serves part of ST CHARLES, Missouri. Classes run from 6 through 8, and the school has 827 students. Against the 461-student average for middle schools in Missouri, enrollment here is 79% higher.
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III, which runs BRYAN MIDDLE, has 21 schools and 17,047 students.
At BRYAN MIDDLE, White students make up 73% of the student body. It is also 10% Black, 6% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 5% Asian. For comparison, the population of St. Charles County is roughly 84% White. BRYAN MIDDLE's diversity index is 45%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 15.6 students per teacher and 53 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 2.6 above the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 17%. That tracks the 19% average for public schools in St. Charles County.
Based on its free or reduced-price lunch share, the BeatsExpectations model predicts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 53.5% for BRYAN MIDDLE. The school posts 62.9%, 9.3 points above the prediction.
St. Charles County census figures show that the median household income is $104,692, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 93 public schools in St. Charles County, enrolling about 59,314 students in all.
INDEPENDENCE ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles away. The five-mile area around BRYAN MIDDLE holds at least 8 other public schools. Nearby schools average 60.5% on proficiency, and BRYAN MIDDLE is above that at 62.9%.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment is up 3% from 2020-21, when BRYAN MIDDLE had 803 students, to 2024-25, when it had 827.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
St. Charles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
414,535
Census ACS
Median income
$104,692
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
59,314 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
- FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHigh · 1,843 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- FAIRMOUNT ELEM.Elementary · 971 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
Other schools in ST CHARLES
- FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHigh · 1,843 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
- BECKY-DAVID ELEM.Elementary · 812 students
Other Bryan Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Bryan Middle. BRYAN MIDDLE is the largest of the 3.
- Bryan Middle SchoolElmhurst, IL · 687 students
- BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 682 students
Nearby schools
- INDEPENDENCE ELEM.0.3 mi · 762
- EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR0.4 mi · 224
- FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE0.9 mi · 799
- SAEGER MIDDLE2.7 mi · 750
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH2.8 mi · 1,750
- FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH2.8 mi · 1,843
Frequently asked questions
About BRYAN MIDDLEHow large is BRYAN MIDDLE?
BRYAN MIDDLE enrolls approximately 827 students in grades 06-08.
Is BRYAN MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
BRYAN MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does BRYAN MIDDLE have?
BRYAN MIDDLE employs 53 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the student diversity at BRYAN MIDDLE?
Student demographics at BRYAN MIDDLE are roughly 73% White, 6% Hispanic, 10% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is BRYAN MIDDLE public or private?
BRYAN MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.