Top Rankings
Missouri School For The Deaf School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 16 students in Missouri School For The Deaf School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High School in Missouri School For The Deaf School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
753 Schools
# Students
51 Students
293,732 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,922 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Missouri School For The Deaf School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
74%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Missouri School For The Deaf School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.
