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Joplin R-VIII

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

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Students
Spending Per Pupil

1717 E 15th St
Joplin, MO 64802
Jasper County
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PH: (417) 625-5200
FAX: (417) 625-5210

Grades PK-12
7662 students
19 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

49% (2009)

55% (2008)

57% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

59% (2008)

54% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

53% (2009)

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

Math

57% (2009)

57% (2008)

57% (2007)

51% (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

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

52% (2007)

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

Math

53% (2009)

59% (2008)

49% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

47% (2009)

40% (2008)

47% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

39% (2008)

43% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

46% (2009)

51% (2008)

46% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

45% (2008)

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

53% (2009)

49% (2008)

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

43% (2008)

39% (2007)

38% (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	49%
Female	53%
Male	44%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	36%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	53%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	41%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	60%
Male	47%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Free or reduced-price lunch	48%
Students with disabilities	32%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	57%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	51%
Students with disabilities	36%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	24%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	53%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	37%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	55%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	44%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	52%
Black	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	21%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	60%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	15%

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

70% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

80% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I

56% (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	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Free or reduced-price lunch	58%
Students with disabilities	14%

Biology	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced-price lunch	72%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	48%

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	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	22	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	64%
Graduating class of 2006	63%
Graduating class of 2005	64%
Graduating class of 2004	59%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	18%
Hispanic	6%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%
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	54%	40%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,842	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

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