The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
4%
Black
(09-10)4%
18%
White
(09-10)91%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Bolivar Severely Handicapped?
141 students attend Bolivar Severely Handicapped.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bolivar Severely Handicapped students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bolivar Severely Handicapped offer ?
Bolivar Severely Handicapped offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bolivar Severely Handicapped part of?
Bolivar Severely Handicapped is part of Bolivar R-I School District.
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