Overview
BODE MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in ST JOSEPH, Missouri. The school enrolls 488 students. It is part of the ST. JOSEPH district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictST. JOSEPH
County29021
CityST JOSEPH
ZIP64506
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292706001646
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment488
White58.2%
Hispanic / Latino13.5%
Black / African American8.0%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.1%
Two or More Races10.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %41%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)