Serving 28 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 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Dawn School's student population of 28 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Dawn School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dawn School is 0.50, 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
#1311 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
18%
15%
White
68%
67%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 #1311 out of 2,076 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Dawn School?
The graduation rate of New Dawn School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Dawn School?
28 students attend New Dawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Dawn School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Dawn School offer ?
New Dawn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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