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Below Average

#1800 of 2,221 schools in MO

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.

School · ST. CLAIR R-XIII

1771 W SPRINGFIELD, St. Clair, MO 63077

Enrollment

108

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,800 of 2,221

In St. Clair

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

ST. CLAIR R-XIII

Academic growth

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.

4.8/10

School in St. Clair · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Edgar Murray Elem.

6.4/10

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St. Clair High

5.8/10

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About Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed.

Coop. is a public school in St. Clair, MO, part of ST. CLAIR R-XIII.

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed.

Coop. serves approximately 108 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Franklin Co. Specl.

Ed. Coop. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,800 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Franklin Co.

Specl. Ed. Coop. show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 108 students, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,464

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. — Students at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

2.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 24.8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.

How Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. Compares

See how Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
19th percentile in MO
Academic
2.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
3%
Teaching Staff
5:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers

Location

1771 W SPRINGFIELD, St. Clair, MO 63077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. may also want to explore other schools in the area. MERAMEC VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Bourbon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AUTUMN HILL SCHOOL (rated 2.5/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Union), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Clair, see our St. Clair schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.1 mi
School Distance Rating
EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair 3.8 mi 6.4
ST. CLAIR HIGH St. Clair 3.9 mi 5.8
ST. CLAIR ELEM. St. Clair 4.0 mi 4.9
ST. CLAIR JR. HIGH St. Clair 3.9 mi 3.8
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH Sullivan 8.1 mi 6.3
CENTRAL ELEM. Union 9.7 mi 8.5
PRAIRIE DELL ELEMENTARY Union 9.3 mi 6.7
UNION HIGH Union 9.9 mi 6.1
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Union 9.9 mi 6.0
AUTUMN HILL SCHOOL Union 10.0 mi 2.5
UNION MIDDLE Union 10.0 mi 4.1
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sullivan 9.1 mi 5.9
SULLIVAN ELEM. Sullivan 9.3 mi 5.7
BEAUFORT ELEM. Beaufort 9.8 mi 7.3
Clearview Elementary Union 12.0 mi 6.8
SULLIVAN PRIMARY Sullivan 10.4 mi 6.2
SULLIVAN MIDDLE Sullivan 10.4 mi 4.6
ST GERTRUDE SCHOOL Washington 13.3 mi 5.6
SPRING BLUFF ELEM. Sullivan 10.7 mi 9.1
MERAMEC VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bourbon 12.1 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,458

Median Home Value

$161,800

Median Rent

$869/mo

Population

11,466

College Educated

12.5%

Homeownership

70.7%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

39.5

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OZARK MENNONITE SCHOOL Seymour, MO 4.0
RAINBOW CENTER FOR COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS Blue Springs, MO 5.8
HERITAGE ACADEMY Columbia, MO 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.

What grades does Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. serve?

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. rank in MO?

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. ranks #1,800 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. a charter school?

No, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. a Title I school?

No, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?

2.8% of students at Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
2.8%
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County

District

ST. CLAIR R-XIII
District Enrollment
2,092
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,464
District Rank
#4 of 5

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