Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mississippi Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississippi Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mississippi Valley School's student population of 23 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mississippi Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Valley School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Valley School's ranking?
Mississippi Valley School is ranked #522 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Valley School?
23 students attend Mississippi Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mississippi Valley School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Valley School?
Mississippi Valley School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Valley School offer ?
Mississippi Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mississippi Valley School part of?
Mississippi Valley School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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