Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lillian Schaper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Schaper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lillian Schaper School's student population of 13 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Lillian Schaper School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

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

Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%

White
100%
68%

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



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
6%

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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Lillian Schaper School?
13 students attend Lillian Schaper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lillian Schaper School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Schaper School?
Lillian Schaper School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lillian Schaper School offer ?
Lillian Schaper School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lillian Schaper School part of?
Lillian Schaper School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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