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Ferguson-Florissant R-II

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1005 Waterford Dr
Florissant, MO 63033
St. Louis County
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PH: (314) 506-9000
FAX: (314) 506-9010

  • Grades PK-12
  • 12,722 students
  • 25 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 33% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 39% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 26% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 35% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 41% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 36% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (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 Students33%
Female37%
Male30%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students39%
Female42%
Male35%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male26%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male27%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities18%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students35%
Female38%
Male32%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male30%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities18%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Female46%
Male36%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities12%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female37%
Male33%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students31%
Female34%
Male29%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female31%
Male37%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Female26%
Male30%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities16%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female42%
Male31%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities16%
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
 61% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 38% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 21% (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 Students61%
Female64%
Male56%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilities30%

BiologyThis District
All Students38%
Female37%
Male39%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities12%

Algebra IThis District
All Students21%
Female19%
Male24%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities5%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192221
Graduating class of 2006 192221
Graduating class of 2005 192221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200759%
Graduating class of 200660%
Graduating class of 200560%
Graduating class of 200460%
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 teacher1514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic76%18%
White, not Hispanic21%76%
Hispanic1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
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 program58%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,891$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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