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Ash Grove R-IV

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
Greene County
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PH: (417) 751-2534
FAX: (417) 751-2283

  • Grades PK-12
  • 866 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 36% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 49% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 60% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 51% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 56% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 69% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 69% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (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%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female90%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
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
 78% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 58% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 57% (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 Students78%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%

BiologyThis District
All Students58%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%

Algebra IThis District
All Students57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200760%
Graduating class of 200655%
Graduating class of 200583%
Graduating class of 200448%
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 Hispanic98%76%
Hispanic1%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
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 program30%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,480$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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