The Missouri School for the Blind is a school for the blind and visually impaired in St. Louis, Missouri, operated by the State of Missouri. It has served the state of Missouri from the Greater St. Louis area for more than 150 years as a governmental agency of the state of Missouri.
Serving 8 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 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 2:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School's student population of 8 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1851
School Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School 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 Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
50%
15%
White
38%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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 #552 out of 2,076 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 40% 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?
8 students attend Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 12% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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