Mo School For The Deaf School District

505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251-1799
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mo School For The Deaf School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 51 students in Mo School For The Deaf School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mo School For The Deaf School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
51 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mo School For The Deaf School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#540 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
39%
≤20%
43%
≤20%
38%
(20-21)
≥50%
89%
(2022-23)
48.8%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.52
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Mo School For The Deaf School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mo School For The Deaf School District?
Mo School For The Deaf School District manages 3 public schools serving 51 students.
What is the rank of Mo School For The Deaf School District?
Mo School For The Deaf School District is ranked #72 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mo School For The Deaf School District?
74% of Mo School For The Deaf School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mo School For The Deaf School District?
Mo School For The Deaf School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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