Needs Improvement
#2147 of 2,221 schools in MO
New Dawn School
School · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Sikeston, MO
A Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
710 GLENN DR, Sikeston, MO 63801
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Dawn School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Dawn School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,736/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sikeston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,945
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| B W Robinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Greene Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
| Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | Not available | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Dawn School is listed in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Dawn School
New Dawn School is a public school in Sikeston, MO, part of Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Dawn School
What grades does New Dawn School serve?
New Dawn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend New Dawn School?
New Dawn School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dawn School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Dawn School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Dawn School rank in MO?
New Dawn School ranks #2,147 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is New Dawn School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Dawn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 New Dawn School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Dawn School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Dawn School a charter school?
No, New Dawn School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Dawn School a Title I school?
No, New Dawn School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Dawn School?
77.4% of students at New Dawn School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (573) 472-5360
- Area population (ZIP 63801)
- 22,121
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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