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Belton 124

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

110 W Walnut
Belton, MO 64012
Cass County
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PH: (816) 348-1000
FAX: (816) 348-1068

Grades PK-12
4844 students
11 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

30% (2009)

36% (2008)

35% (2007)

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

Math

35% (2009)

43% (2008)

43% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

41% (2009)

41% (2008)

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

42% (2008)

52% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

36% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

43% (2009)

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

42% (2008)

35% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

45% (2009)

44% (2008)

42% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

36% (2008)

33% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

45% (2009)

49% (2008)

53% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math

37% (2009)

46% (2008)

49% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

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

Communication Arts

40% (2009)

49% (2008)

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

33% (2009)

38% (2008)

37% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

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	30%
Female	36%
Male	25%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	31%
Free or reduced-price lunch	21%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	36%
Male	34%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	25%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Female	45%
Male	37%
Black	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	41%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	28%
Male	43%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%
Students with disabilities	20%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	43%
Male	44%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	42%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	54%
Male	36%
Black	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	44%
Black	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	51%
Male	38%
Black	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	41%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	45%
Male	45%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	19%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	40%
Female	48%
Male	34%
Black	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%
Students with disabilities	7%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	38%
Male	28%
Black	9%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Free or reduced-price lunch	21%
Students with disabilities	12%

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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2

73% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

48% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I

65% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

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 2	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Free or reduced-price lunch	64%
Students with disabilities	36%

Biology	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	50%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	13%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	65%
Female	73%
Male	56%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Free or reduced-price lunch	64%

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

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	47%
Graduating class of 2006	51%
Graduating class of 2005	51%
Graduating class of 2004	47%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	81%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	9%	18%
Hispanic	9%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	36%	40%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,012	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

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