Shady Grove School

2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 39%). 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shady Grove School's student population of 39 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

Shady Grove School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Grove School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
39%
≤20%
43%
(20-21)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shady Grove School's ranking?
Shady Grove School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 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 39% 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?
79% of Shady Grove School students are White, 18% 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 7:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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