Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Helen M Davis School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Helen M Davis School's student population of 43 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Helen M Davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen M Davis School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen M Davis School's ranking?
Helen M Davis School is ranked #1872 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Helen M Davis School often compared to?
Helen M Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway/hubert Wheeler School, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School, Parkview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen M Davis School?
The graduation rate of Helen M Davis School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Helen M Davis School?
43 students attend Helen M Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Helen M Davis School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen M Davis School?
Helen M Davis School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen M Davis School offer ?
Helen M Davis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen M Davis School part of?
Helen M Davis School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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