Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Shady Grove 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 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shady Grove School's student population of 39 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Grove School's ranking?
Shady Grove School is ranked #1872 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shady Grove School often compared to?
Shady Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neelyville High School, Poplar Bluff High 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).
How many students attend Shady Grove School?
39 students attend Shady Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shady Grove School students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Grove School?
Shady Grove School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shady Grove School offer ?
Shady Grove School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Grove School part of?
Shady Grove School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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