Watkins Mill is a preserved woolen mill dating to the mid-19th century, located near Lawson, Missouri, United States. The mill is protected as Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, which preserve its machinery and business records in addition to the building itself.
Watkins Mill Park Camp serves 39 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watkins Mill Park Camp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Watkins Mill Park Camp's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watkins Mill Park Camp is 0.44, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Watkins Mill Park Camp?
The graduation rate of Watkins Mill Park Camp is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Watkins Mill Park Camp?
39 students attend Watkins Mill Park Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Watkins Mill Park Camp students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Mill Park Camp?
Watkins Mill Park Camp has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watkins Mill Park Camp offer ?
Watkins Mill Park Camp offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watkins Mill Park Camp part of?
Watkins Mill Park Camp is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
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