Spofford Treatment Center 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students (09-10)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
4%
Black
(09-10)28%
18%
White
(09-10)61%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
92%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend Spofford Treatment Center?
39 students attend Spofford Treatment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Spofford Treatment Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Spofford Treatment Center offer ?
Spofford Treatment Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Spofford Treatment Center part of?
Spofford Treatment Center is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
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