Helen M Davis School

2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar

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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
40%
≤20%
43%
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.40
(15-16)
<50%
90%
(22-23)
41.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School, Gateway/hubert Wheeler 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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5   10/10/2025
Very thankful for this school.
- Posted by Parent - Kassi

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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