Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, H Kenneth Kirchner 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 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- 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
H Kenneth Kirchner School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
H Kenneth Kirchner School's student population of 17 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
17 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
H Kenneth Kirchner 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 H Kenneth Kirchner School is 0.47, 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
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
12%
8%

Black
18%
15%

White
70%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Kenneth Kirchner School's ranking?
H Kenneth Kirchner School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are H Kenneth Kirchner School often compared to?
H Kenneth Kirchner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Hills 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 H Kenneth Kirchner School?
17 students attend H Kenneth Kirchner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of H Kenneth Kirchner School students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H Kenneth Kirchner School?
H Kenneth Kirchner School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does H Kenneth Kirchner School offer ?
H Kenneth Kirchner School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is H Kenneth Kirchner School part of?
H Kenneth Kirchner School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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