Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Helen M Davis 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 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen M Davis School's student population of 42 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen M Davis 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 Helen M Davis School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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 Helen M Davis School's ranking?
Helen M Davis School is ranked #1872 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Helen M Davis School often compared to?
Helen M Davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway/hubert Wheeler School, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary 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).
What is the graduation rate of Helen M Davis School?
The graduation rate of Helen M Davis School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Helen M Davis School?
42 students attend Helen M Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Helen M Davis School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen M Davis School?
Helen M Davis School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen M Davis School offer ?
Helen M Davis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen M Davis School part of?
Helen M Davis School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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