Day Treatment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: DAY TREATMENT's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Independence, MO, covering approximately 42.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (08-09)
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(08-09)3%
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
4%
Black
(08-09)14%
18%
White
(08-09)83%
76%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
75%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Day Treatment?
36 students attend Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Day Treatment students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Day Treatment offer ?
Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Day Treatment part of?
Day Treatment is part of Independence 30 School District.
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