Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dale M Thompson/trails West S 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 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- 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
Dale M Thompson/trails West S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dale M Thompson/trails West S's student population of 24 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Dale M Thompson/trails West S 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 Dale M Thompson/trails West S is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
21%
15%
White
54%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale M Thompson/trails West S's ranking?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dale M Thompson/trails West S often compared to?
Dale M Thompson/trails West Sis often viewed alongside schools like B W Sheperd School, Maple Valley 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 40% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dale M Thompson/trails West S?
24 students attend Dale M Thompson/trails West S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dale M Thompson/trails West S students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale M Thompson/trails West S?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dale M Thompson/trails West S offer ?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dale M Thompson/trails West S part of?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
In what neighborhood is Dale M Thompson/trails West S located?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S is located in the Royal Oaks neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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