Overview
W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. is a public other serving grades 5–12 in POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri. The school enrolls 61 students. It is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span5–12
DistrictDIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
County29023
CityPOPLAR BLUFF
ZIP63901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290000901178
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment61
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)