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Kansas City 33

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1211 McGee
Kansas City, MO 64106
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 418-7000
FAX: (816) 418-7712

  • Grades PK-12
  • 21,144 students
  • 63 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 20% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 25% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 22% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 15% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 23% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 25% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 28% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 19% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 27% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 14% (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 Students20%
Female24%
Male17%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander32%
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students18%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female28%
Male24%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students28%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female30%
Male19%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female23%
Male22%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient students27%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Female14%
Male15%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islander30%
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient students19%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students23%
Female25%
Male20%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male20%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient students24%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male22%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female35%
Male22%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient students26%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female28%
Male25%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient students28%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female19%
Male19%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch16%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient students15%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students27%
Female32%
Male22%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female20%
Male19%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students21%
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
 53% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 22% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 25% (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 Students53%
Female60%
Male45%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students57%

BiologyThis District
All Students22%
Female22%
Male22%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient students16%

Algebra IThis District
All Students25%
Female25%
Male24%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient students20%
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 162221
Graduating class of 2006 172221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 182221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200766%
Graduating class of 200641%
Graduating class of 200544%
Graduating class of 200438%
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 teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic62%18%
Hispanic21%4%
White, not Hispanic14%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
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 program71%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,854$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%60%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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