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Neosho R-V

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511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
Newton County
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PH: (417) 451-8600
FAX: (417) 451-8604

  • Grades K-12
  • 4405 students
  • 9 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 42% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

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

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 45% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 49% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 35% (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 Students42%
Female43%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students13%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female39%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient students16%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female65%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities33%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students13%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female52%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students13%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female44%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students13%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female54%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female49%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female56%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female39%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities2%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female56%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities12%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities12%
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
 74% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 71% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 59% (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 Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced-price lunch62%
Students with disabilities27%

BiologyThis District
All Students71%
Female67%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch67%

Algebra IThis District
All Students59%
Female56%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch57%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200762%
Graduating class of 200650%
Graduating class of 200555%
Graduating class of 200451%
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 teacher1714

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic83%76%
Hispanic8%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native3%<1%
Black, not Hispanic2%18%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program45%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,984$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration7%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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