Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dogwood Hills 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 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 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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
Dogwood Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dogwood Hills School's student population of 15 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Dogwood Hills 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 Dogwood Hills School is 0.35, which is less 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
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Dogwood Hills School's ranking?
Dogwood Hills School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dogwood Hills School often compared to?
Dogwood Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iberia High School, Eldon High School, H Kenneth Kirchner 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 Dogwood Hills School?
15 students attend Dogwood Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dogwood Hills School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Hills School?
Dogwood Hills School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dogwood Hills School offer ?
Dogwood Hills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dogwood Hills School part of?
Dogwood Hills School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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