Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Dawn 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 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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
New Dawn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Dawn School's student population of 34 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Dawn 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 New Dawn School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. 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
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dawn School's ranking?
New Dawn School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
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 New Dawn School?
34 students attend New Dawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New Dawn School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Dawn School?
New Dawn School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Dawn School offer ?
New Dawn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Dawn School part of?
New Dawn School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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