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Helen M Davis School vs. Parkview School

Should you attend Helen M Davis School or Parkview School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Helen M Davis School
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Parkview School
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Helen M Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Parkview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 42 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 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Parkview School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
42 students
26 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helen M Davis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
69% | 31%
69% | 31%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helen M Davis School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkview School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helen M Davis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helen M Davis School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkview School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1872 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#552 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helen M Davis School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkview School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
<50%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen M Davis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen M Davis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen M Davis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in MO)(15-16 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Helen M Davis School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parkview School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
1
-
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
5
6
Grade 4 Students
3
2
Grade 5 Students
1
1
Grade 6 Students
1
5
Grade 7 Students
5
3
Grade 8 Students
5
1
Grade 9 Students
4
-
Grade 10 Students
6
1
Grade 11 Students
2
4
Grade 12 Students
8
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helen M Davis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helen M Davis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helen M Davis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helen M Davis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
4%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helen M Davis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helen M Davis School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkview School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helen M Davis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helen M Davis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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