Bissell Hall

Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bissell Hall's student population of 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bissell Hall is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
60%
15%
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White
40%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Bissell Hall and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Bissell Hall and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bissell Hall and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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What is the graduation rate of Bissell Hall?
The graduation rate of Bissell Hall is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bissell Hall?
15 students attend Bissell Hall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bissell Hall students are Black, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bissell Hall?
Bissell Hall has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bissell Hall offer ?
Bissell Hall offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bissell Hall part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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