Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Boonslick 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 40%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boonslick ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boonslick's student population of 23 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The faculty and staff of Boonslick School believe that the primary purpose of our school is to provide a comprehensive and flexible array of service to meet individual educational needs, access community resources and provide needed support to the family.
School Rankings
Boonslick ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonslick is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Black
22%
15%
White
78%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boonslick's ranking?
Boonslick is ranked #552 out of 2,076 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 40% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boonslick?
The graduation rate of Boonslick is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boonslick?
23 students attend Boonslick.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Boonslick students are White, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boonslick?
Boonslick has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boonslick offer ?
Boonslick offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boonslick part of?
Boonslick is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
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