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Dent-Phelps R-III

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Rte 2 Box 7200
Salem, MO 65560
Dent County
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PH: (573) 729-4680
FAX: (573) 729-8644

  • Grades K-8
  • 253 students
  • 1 school

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 61% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 59% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 74% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 61% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 55% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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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 Students53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1114

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%<1%
Hispanic1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program49%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,926$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Student and staff support6%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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