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Excelsior Springs 40

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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300 W Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Clay County
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PH: (816) 630-9200
FAX: (816) 630-9203

  • Grades K-12
  • 3027 students
  • 7 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 36% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 49% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 37% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 46% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 47% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

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

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 50% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (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 Students36%
Female44%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female39%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female49%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female41%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female37%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female51%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female53%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female52%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female40%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female58%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

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

Biology
 48% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 49% (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 Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced-price lunch60%

BiologyThis District
All Students48%
Female53%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%

Algebra IThis District
All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200754%
Graduating class of 200657%
Graduating class of 200551%
Graduating class of 200449%
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 teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%76%
Black, not Hispanic7%18%
Hispanic4%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,327$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration8%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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