Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mississippi Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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 16% 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: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississippi Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mississippi Valley School's student population of 26 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
26 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mississippi Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Valley School is 0.29, 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
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
8%
15%

White
84%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Mississippi Valley School's ranking?
Mississippi Valley School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Valley School?
26 students attend Mississippi Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mississippi Valley School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Valley School?
Mississippi Valley School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mississippi Valley School offer ?
Mississippi Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mississippi Valley School part of?
Mississippi Valley School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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