Day Treatment

600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤10%
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (08-09)
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(20-21)
≤10%
37%
(20-21)
21-39%
46%
(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
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤10%
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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