Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bootheel School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bootheel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bootheel School's student population of 26 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bootheel School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bootheel School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bootheel School's ranking?
Bootheel School is ranked #552 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bootheel School often compared to?
Bootheel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briarwood School, Cedar Ridge School, Boonslick by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bootheel School?
26 students attend Bootheel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bootheel School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bootheel School?
Bootheel School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bootheel School offer ?
Bootheel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bootheel School part of?
Bootheel School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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