B W Sheperd School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 53%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (13-14)
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)21%
6%
Black
(13-14)61%
16%
White
(13-14)18%
73%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are B W Sheperd School often compared to?
B W Sheperd Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dale M Thompson/trails West S by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend B W Sheperd School?
28 students attend B W Sheperd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of B W Sheperd School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What grades does B W Sheperd School offer ?
B W Sheperd School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B W Sheperd School part of?
B W Sheperd School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
In what neighborhood is B W Sheperd School located?
B W Sheperd School is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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