Bootheel School

Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 20 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Bootheel School's student population of 20 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
20 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Bootheel School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bootheel School is 0.46, 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)
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bootheel School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bootheel School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
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Black
10%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bootheel School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
70%
69%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bootheel School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Bootheel School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bootheel School 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bootheel School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bootheel School's ranking?
Bootheel School is ranked #522 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bootheel School?
20 students attend Bootheel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bootheel School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 10% 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 13:1.
What grades does Bootheel School offer ?
Bootheel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bootheel School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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