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Hickory County R-I School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
Dallas County
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PH: (417) 993-4241
FAX: (417) 993-4269

  • Grades K-12
  • 713 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 61% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.

Math
 75% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 31% (2009)
 82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 47% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 60% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 60% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.

Communication Arts
 73% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 44% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.

Math
 40% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 40% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 73% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 67% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 60% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 73% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Communication Arts
 61% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 63% (2008)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 Students61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch75%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch68%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch79%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Government
 75% (2011)
The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

Algebra I
 65% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 50% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 60% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

English 2
 83% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 83% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 74% in 2011.

Biology
 55% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 53% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, English II, Government, 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

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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


GovernmentThis District
All Students75%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%

Algebra IThis District
All Students65%
Female76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011


English 2This District
All Students83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

BiologyThis District
All Students55%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, English II, Government, 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%<1%
Hispanic2%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program50%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,086$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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