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Miller R-II

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110 W 6th St
Miller, MO 65707
Lawrence County
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PH: (417) 452-3515
FAX: (417) 452-2709

  • Grades K-12
  • 509 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 33% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 24% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 54% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 29% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 58% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 46% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 40% (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 Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White27%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White25%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White25%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White30%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
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
 81% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 59% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 58% (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 Students81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%

BiologyThis District
All Students59%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%

Algebra IThis District
All Students58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
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 202221
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 182221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200760%
Graduating class of 200662%
Graduating class of 200562%
Graduating class of 200445%
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 teacher1114

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%<1%
Hispanic1%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,074$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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