Briarwood School

1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
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Top 30%
Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Briarwood 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 39%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briarwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Briarwood School's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Briarwood School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briarwood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briarwood 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briarwood 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Briarwood School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Briarwood School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
21%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Briarwood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Briarwood 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Briarwood School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Briarwood School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briarwood 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 (13-14)
25%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briarwood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briarwood School's ranking?
Briarwood School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Briarwood School often compared to?
Briarwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Woods School, Archie High School 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 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Briarwood School?
14 students attend Briarwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Briarwood School students are White, and 21% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Briarwood School offer ?
Briarwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Briarwood School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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