Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Helen M Davis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen M Davis School's student population of 41 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen M Davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen M Davis School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen M Davis School's ranking?
Helen M Davis School is ranked #1798 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Helen M Davis School often compared to?
Helen M Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway/hubert Wheeler School, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen M Davis School?
The graduation rate of Helen M Davis School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Helen M Davis School?
41 students attend Helen M Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Helen M Davis School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen M Davis School?
Helen M Davis School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helen M Davis School offer ?
Helen M Davis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Helen M Davis School part of?
Helen M Davis School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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