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Special Acres School
School · MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
519 EIGHTH ST, Park Hills, MO 63601
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Special Acres School
Special Acres School is a public school in Park Hills, MO, part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,798, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 24 students, Special Acres School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1, Special Acres School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Address
- 519 EIGHTH ST, Park Hills, MO 63601
- Phone
- (573) 431-3076
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
519 EIGHTH ST, Park Hills, MO 63601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Special Acres School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WEST COUNTY HIGH (rated 7.2/10, 6.4 miles away). Another option is ST PAUL LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Farmington). Additionally, ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Farmington). For more schools in Park Hills, see our Park Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Park Hills | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Park Hills | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| INTERMEDIATE SCH. Desloge | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Park Hills | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| NORTH CO. MIDDLE Desloge | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. Desloge | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| WEST ELEM. Park Hills | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Farmington | 3.9 mi | 7.1 |
| NORTH CO. SR. HIGH Bonne Terre | 4.4 mi | 4.2 |
| NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY Bonne Terre | 5.1 mi | 6.3 |
| FARMINGTON SR. HIGH Farmington | 5.8 mi | 5.7 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Farmington | 5.5 mi | 6.5 |
| TRUMAN LEARNING CENTER Farmington | 6.0 mi | 4.2 |
| WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ELEM. Farmington | 6.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Farmington | 6.5 mi | 6.9 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Farmington | 6.5 mi | 5.4 |
| FARMINGTON MIDDLE Farmington | 6.9 mi | 6.6 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEM. Farmington | 6.9 mi | 5.8 |
| LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE Farmington | 7.0 mi | 6.6 |
| WEST COUNTY HIGH Park Hills | 6.4 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,798
Median Home Value
$114,400
Median Rent
$734/mo
Population
16,434
College Educated
16.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
38.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Special Acres School has a median household income of $56,798. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $114,400, with a median rent of $734/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.9%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF ST. LOUIS Manchester, MO | — |
| ANNUNZIATA SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | — |
| BOOTHEEL SCHOOL Clarkton, MO | — |
| Boonslick St. Peters, MO | — |
| CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL Nevada, MO | — |
| CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOL Dexter, MO | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Special Acres School
What grades does Special Acres School serve?
Special Acres School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Special Acres School?
Special Acres School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Acres School?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Acres School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Special Acres School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Special Acres School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Special Acres School a charter school?
No, Special Acres School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Special Acres School a Title I school?
No, Special Acres School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Special Acres School?
50.0% of students at Special Acres 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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,213/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Park Hills). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francois County
- Phone
- (573) 431-3076
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED- District Enrollment
- 692
- Schools in District
- 35
Other Schools in This District
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