Below Average
#2006 of 2,221 schools in MO
Shady Grove School
School · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 HIGH ST, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Grove School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shady Grove 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poplar Bluff), 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
$49,979
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 209 | 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
- #1 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.
Shady Grove School is listed in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Grove School
Shady Grove School is a public school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,006 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Grove School
What grades does Shady Grove School serve?
Shady Grove School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Shady Grove School?
Shady Grove School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Grove School rank in MO?
Shady Grove School ranks #2,006 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Shady Grove School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Grove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Shady Grove School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Grove School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shady Grove School a charter school?
No, Shady Grove School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Grove School a Title I school?
No, Shady Grove School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Grove School?
89.7% of students at Shady Grove 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (573) 840-9592
- Area population (ZIP 63901)
- 34,920
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 63901; 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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