Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary 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 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- 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
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School's student population of 12 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary 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 Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
25%
15%
White
50%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
83%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School's ranking?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is ranked #522 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School often compared to?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen M Davis School, Gateway/hubert Wheeler 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 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School?
12 students attend Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School offer ?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School part of?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is part of Mo School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School located?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw.
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