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Kearney R-I School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1002 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
Clay County
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PH: (816) 628-4116
FAX: (816) 628-4074

  • Grades K-12
  • 3622 students
  • 7 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 50% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 43% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.

Math
 54% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 63% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 56% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 66% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 60% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.

Communication Arts
 61% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.

Math
 67% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 68% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.

Math
 76% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 77% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 76% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Communication Arts
 75% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 77% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 71% (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.

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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 Students50%
Female54%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilities37%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities44%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities38%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities39%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female60%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities27%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female66%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities33%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female74%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities44%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female71%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch57%
Students with disabilities56%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female84%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch63%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunch78%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch61%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%
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

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Government
 66% (2011)
The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

Algebra I
 75% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 68% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 60% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

English 2
 85% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 90% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 74% in 2011.

Biology
 79% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 79% (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

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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 Students66%
Female60%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch71%

Algebra IThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced-price lunch70%
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011


English 2This District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%

BiologyThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced-price lunch60%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
Hispanic2%4%
Black, not Hispanic1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program11%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,332$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support5%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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