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Alton R-IV

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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MAP Results
MAP Results By Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

Rte 2 Box 2180
Alton, MO 65606
Oregon County
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PH: (417) 778-7216
FAX: (417) 778-6394

Grades K-12
792 students
2 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

38% (2009)

32% (2008)

56% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

30% (2008)

56% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

48% (2009)

34% (2008)

40% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

34% (2008)

42% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

35% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

48% (2009)

67% (2008)

24% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

48% (2008)

28% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

47% (2009)

39% (2008)

50% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

36% (2008)

40% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

41% (2009)

54% (2008)

29% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

42% (2008)

26% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

49% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

52% (2009)

35% (2008)

38% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

21% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (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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Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

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 Arts	This District
All Students	38%
Female	44%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Free or reduced-price lunch	59%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%

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

See Missouri's state standards

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2

74% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

44% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I

52% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

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 2	This District
All Students	74%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Free or reduced-price lunch	76%

Biology	This District
All Students	44%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	58%

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

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	44%
Graduating class of 2006	46%
Graduating class of 2005	59%
Graduating class of 2004	49%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	18%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	67%	40%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,251	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	60%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	7%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >