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Liberty 53

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650 Conistor Ln
Liberty, MO 64068
Clay County
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PH: (816) 736-5300
FAX: (816) 736-5306

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9713 students
  • 16 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 56% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 68% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 64% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 60% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 61% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (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 Students56%
Female60%
Male51%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities26%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities35%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities41%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities35%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities29%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities42%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities26%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities49%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female75%
Male56%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities47%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities28%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilities24%
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
 83% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 66% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 62% (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 Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunch71%

BiologyThis District
All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities22%

Algebra IThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities23%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 232221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200673%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200476%
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 teacher1514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%76%
Black, not Hispanic7%18%
Hispanic4%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program14%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,482$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%60%
Student and staff support13%9%
Administration6%11%
Other expenditures27%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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