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Helen M Davis School

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

Students ?

6.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

53.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507-1899

(816) 387-2986

District: Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 15th percentile in 2008 → 93rd in 2011

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (97% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 93rd (2011) from a 15th-percentile low (2008)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2011-2012) ?

This school97%

District avg79%

Missouri avg54%

Not ranked this year

Helen M Davis School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2010	96.9	4 of 1066	99.6%	★★★★★
2009	77.9	160 of 1053	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	84.7	78 of 1084	92.8%	★★★★★
2007	87.2	58 of 1080	94.6%	★★★★★
2006	69.4	243 of 1074	77.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2011	84.1	46 of 625	92.6%	★★★★★
2010	87.9	30 of 614	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	73.7	100 of 601	83.4%	★★★★☆
2008	29.7	531 of 624	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	99.4	7 of 624	98.9%	★★★★★
2006	74.8	83 of 619	86.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2008	99.5	5 of 539	99.1%	★★★★★
2007	96.1	5 of 538	99.1%	★★★★★
2006	99.1	5 of 534	99.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Missouri (2011-2012) ?

Mathematics100%+45 vs state

English Language Arts93%+40 vs state

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 16, 2010

Everyone is very friendly at Helen Davis. I respect all the teachers and staff for taking care of so many children. Thank you so much!!! Close Quote

Schools Near Helen M Davis School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Helen M Davis School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2900 Scott St	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	No	No	No	No	(816) 387-2986	43	7	6.1	53.5%	33 (76.7%)	1 (2.3%)	3 (7.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	3 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Alternative Resource Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3510 Frederick Ave	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 387-2320	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Buchanan County Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	4720 Green Acres	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 387-2320	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Platte Valley Coop.	Public, Alternative	K-12	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-8595	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Helen M Davis School

What is the racial makeup of Helen M Davis School?

Students at Helen M Davis School are 77% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Helen M Davis School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 43 students attended Helen M Davis School.

What district is Helen M Davis School in?

Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled

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