The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bermuda Elementary
Bermuda Elementary serves children from pre-kindergarten through second grade in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district, a regular public school situated in a residential area of St. Louis. Because it educates only the earliest primary grades, it sits at the entry point of a district that has been undergoing significant change. The school itself is small, with an enrollment that keeps classes focused on the youngest learners. The student body is predominantly Black, reflecting the broader community it draws from, and an exceptionally high share of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a signal of the economic context many students come from.
A parent considering this school will need to look ahead. Bermuda Elementary does not administer the Missouri Assessment Program tests, which begin in third grade, so there are no state testing results for this school’s own students. The typical measures of proficiency and growth that parents might use to gauge academic performance do not apply at this grade band. A parent should investigate the school’s own early literacy and numeracy assessments, as well as how well children transition to third grade when they leave Bermuda. The surrounding Ferguson-Florissant district has a track record of proficiency rates that sit in the bottom quartile among St. Louis County districts, but that comparison is based on results from older students and does not reflect what happens in Bermuda’s classrooms.
The housing market around the school is relatively affordable, with home values that are well below the national median and have been stable to slightly softening. Rents are moderate compared with national averages, and the county’s housing supply has been fairly active, with more listings than demand in recent months, giving families some flexibility. The community is part of St. Louis County, a large suburban area with a broad mix of neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and major employers in health care, research, and federal agencies. The city’s cultural institutions, including Forest Park and several museums, are within reach, but the immediate area around the school is more residential.
The district context matters a great deal for a Bermuda family. Ferguson-Florissant has seen a substantial decline in enrollment over the past decade, and it has announced a restructuring plan for the 2027-28 school year that is likely to involve school closures, boundary shifts, or grade reconfigurations. This directly affects where a child from Bermuda will attend after second grade and could change the feeder pattern entirely. The district has already closed some elementary schools and converted one high school into a selective STEAM academy, reflecting a shift in educational offerings. Parents should stay closely attuned to the district’s planning process, as the elementary their child moves to in third grade may not be the same one that serves that grade today.
Because the school stops at second grade, there is no graduation rate to report and no chronic absenteeism data for this level. The staff-to-student ratio and access to specialized programs were not available in the data we reviewed. However, the early childhood focus may appeal to families who want a small, neighborhood-based start for their child, with the understanding that the path beyond Bermuda is subject to the district’s evolving landscape. The school’s website and district communications would be the best source for details on what early learning supports are in place, class sizes, and how the school prepares its youngest students for the transition ahead.
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