Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary 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 2:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School's student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary 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 Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is 0.48, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School's ranking?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School often compared to?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen M Davis School, Gateway/hubert Wheeler School by visitors of our site.
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 Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School?
10 students attend Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School offer ?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School part of?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is part of Mo School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School located?
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw.
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