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Verelle Peniston School

1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
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Top 30%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Verelle Peniston School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Verelle Peniston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Verelle Peniston School's student population of 16 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Verelle Peniston School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verelle Peniston School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Verelle Peniston School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Verelle Peniston School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
6%
15%
White
75%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Verelle Peniston School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Verelle Peniston School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Verelle Peniston School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verelle Peniston School's ranking?
Verelle Peniston School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Verelle Peniston School?
16 students attend Verelle Peniston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Verelle Peniston School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verelle Peniston School?
Verelle Peniston School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verelle Peniston School offer ?
Verelle Peniston School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Verelle Peniston School part of?
Verelle Peniston School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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