Verelle Peniston School
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verelle Peniston School's ranking?
Verelle Peniston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).
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 Verelle Peniston School?
18 students attend Verelle Peniston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Verelle Peniston School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verelle Peniston School?
Verelle Peniston School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verelle Peniston School offer ?
Verelle Peniston School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Verelle Peniston School part of?
Verelle Peniston School is part of Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled School District.
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