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North Kansas City 74 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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MAP Results
MAP Results By Subgroup
EOC Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

2000 NE 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
Clay County
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PH: (816) 413-5000
FAX: (816) 413-5005

Grades PK-12
18,523 students
32 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

43% (2011)

45% (2010)

41% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.

Math

52% (2011)

50% (2010)

49% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Communication Arts

54% (2011)

53% (2010)

48% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

53% (2011)

54% (2010)

46% (2009)

47% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

51% (2011)

57% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.

Communication Arts

54% (2011)

56% (2010)

52% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

59% (2010)

53% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Communication Arts

51% (2011)

50% (2010)

44% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

55% (2010)

50% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Communication Arts

56% (2011)

50% (2010)

52% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

53% (2010)

54% (2009)

51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

49% (2011)

56% (2010)

51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Communication Arts

51% (2011)

54% (2010)

52% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

50% (2011)

55% (2010)

51% (2009)

46% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

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 Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	46%
Male	39%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	42%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient students	17%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	53%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient students	28%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	46%
Black	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient students	25%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	51%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	26%
Limited English proficient students	30%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	53%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	39%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	17%
Limited English proficient students	9%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	51%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	16%
Limited English proficient students	13%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	56%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Free or reduced-price lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	25%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	57%
Male	47%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	43%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	13%
Limited English proficient students	13%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
Black	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced-price lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	24%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	63%
Male	50%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	16%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient students	20%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	49%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	38%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	17%
Limited English proficient students	7%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	58%
Male	44%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	35%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	13%
Limited English proficient students	9%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	47%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%
Students with disabilities	14%
Limited English proficient students	7%

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

See Missouri's state standards

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Government

58% (2011)
The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

Algebra I

60% (2011)

54% (2010)

44% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 60% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

English 2

73% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 74% in 2011.

Biology

61% (2011)

51% (2010)

54% (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

See Missouri's state standards

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

Government	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	60%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient students	24%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	59%
Black	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Free or reduced-price lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	15%
Limited English proficient students	29%

Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011

English 2	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	69%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Free or reduced-price lunch	64%
Students with disabilities	30%
Limited English proficient students	29%

Biology	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	62%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Free or reduced-price lunch	48%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient students	25%

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

See Missouri's state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	70%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	18%
Hispanic	10%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	39%	39%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,434	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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