Dale M Thompson/trails West S

4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
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Top 30%
Serving 30 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 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 4:1 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)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Dale M Thompson/trails West S's student population of 30 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Dale M Thompson/trails West S 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 Dale M Thompson/trails West S is 0.65, which is more 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
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State Level (MO)
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
37%
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<50%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
43%
15%
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White
40%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Dale M Thompson/trails West S and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dale M Thompson/trails West S's ranking?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S is ranked #522 out of 2,092 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 Maple Valley School, Central High School, Lakeview Woods 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 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Dale M Thompson/trails West S?
30 students attend Dale M Thompson/trails West S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dale M Thompson/trails West S students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dale M Thompson/trails West S offer ?
Dale M Thompson/trails West S offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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