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Kansas City 33

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1211 McGee
Kansas City, MO 64106
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 418-7600
FAX: (816) 418-7712

  • Grades PK-12
  • 17,326 students
  • 35 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 18% (2012)
 19% (2011)
 21% (2010)
 20% (2009)
 18% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

Math
 30% (2012)
 23% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 23% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 26% (2012)
 25% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 24% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

Math
 32% (2012)
 31% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 21% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science
 15% (2012)
 14% (2011)
 18% (2010)
 15% (2009)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

Communication Arts
 25% (2012)
 24% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 23% (2009)
 26% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

Math
 32% (2012)
 27% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 21% (2008)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 27% (2012)
 31% (2011)
 26% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 25% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

Math
 32% (2012)
 31% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 24% (2009)
 25% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 28% (2012)
 26% (2011)
 32% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 26% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

Math
 31% (2012)
 26% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 27% (2009)
 21% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science
 21% (2012)
 14% (2011)
 19% (2010)
 19% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

Communication Arts
 28% (2012)
 26% (2011)
 31% (2010)
 27% (2009)
 24% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

Math
 27% (2012)
 20% (2011)
 27% (2010)
 20% (2009)
 16% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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 Students18%
Female22%
Male15%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander22%
Hispanic17%
White31%
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students12%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic36%
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students33%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students26%
Female28%
Male23%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander27%
Hispanic28%
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female33%
Male31%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic45%
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient students36%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Female11%
Male19%
Black10%
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanic18%
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students15%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic26%
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female31%
Male33%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic36%
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient students32%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students27%
Female31%
Male22%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanic27%
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female33%
Male30%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander38%
Hispanic43%
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students37%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female33%
Male24%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female33%
Male30%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students28%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female19%
Male22%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic22%
White42%
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient students12%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female32%
Male25%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic26%
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students16%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female26%
Male28%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic32%
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students21%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 26% (2012)
 25% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 25% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

Government
 27% (2011)
The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Algebra II
 18% (2012)
The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

English
 37% (2012)
The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

English 2
 46% (2012)
 58% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 53% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

Biology
 18% (2012)
 27% (2011)
 26% (2010)
 22% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

U.S. History
 30% (2012)
The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

Government
 17% (2012)
The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

Geometry
 23% (2012)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, 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

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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


Algebra IThis District
All Students26%
Female24%
Male28%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient students20%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012


Algebra IIThis District
All Students18%
Female19%
Male17%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic21%
White22%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient students12%

EnglishThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male33%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students27%

English 2This District
All Students46%
Female51%
Male40%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic45%
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient students21%

BiologyThis District
All Students18%
Female15%
Male21%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient students12%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students30%
Female30%
Male31%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic33%
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students17%

GovernmentThis District
All Students17%
Female15%
Male19%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander21%
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White32%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient students3%

GeometryThis District
All Students23%
Female20%
Male27%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander38%
Hispanic32%
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Limited English proficient students24%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11214

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic65%18%
Hispanic24%4%
White, not Hispanic9%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program171%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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