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Columbia 93

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1818 W Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203
Boone County
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PH: (573) 214-3410
FAX: (573) 214-3991

  • Grades PK-12
  • 17,158 students
  • 30 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 41% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 47% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 47% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 49% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 55% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MAP Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Female47%
Male36%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students21%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female41%
Male46%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students28%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female44%
Male49%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students15%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female55%
Male48%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient students23%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male47%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient students37%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female56%
Male43%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient students17%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female47%
Male47%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient students32%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female61%
Male49%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students15%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male53%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students18%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female60%
Male48%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient students9%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students40%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2
 78% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 74% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 63% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, and biology.
  • The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 EOC Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


English 2This District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities29%

BiologyThis District
All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient students51%

Algebra IThis District
All Students63%
Female60%
Male66%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient students48%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, and biology.
  • The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 242221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200768%
Graduating class of 200670%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200472%
Source: MO DESE

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1314

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic67%76%
Black, not Hispanic23%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
Hispanic4%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program31%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,145$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration8%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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