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Park Hill

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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7703 NW Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
Platte County
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PH: (816) 359-4050
FAX: (816) 359-4059

  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,307 students
  • 16 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 55% (2012)
 56% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

Math
 58% (2012)
 58% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 65% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

Math
 61% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science
 68% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

Communication Arts
 70% (2012)
 66% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

Math
 70% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 68% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 63% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

Math
 72% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 72% (2012)
 67% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

Math
 73% (2012)
 69% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science
 65% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 65% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

Communication Arts
 67% (2012)
 67% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

Math
 65% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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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 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 Students55%
Female61%
Male49%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic56%
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient students46%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female56%
Male60%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic42%
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities36%
Limited English proficient students37%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male59%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic45%
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient students40%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male61%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic45%
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities41%
Limited English proficient students39%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female66%
Male70%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic51%
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students39%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic58%
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students40%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic58%
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students52%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic56%
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students36%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic62%
White77%
Free or reduced-price lunch56%
Students with disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students41%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male66%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic62%
White78%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities51%
Limited English proficient students62%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male72%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic68%
White78%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students58%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic61%
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities36%
Limited English proficient students33%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic64%
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities42%
Limited English proficient students44%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander49%
Hispanic62%
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities36%
Limited English proficient students35%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 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

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 82% (2012)
 86% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 77% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

Government
 83% (2011)
The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

Algebra II
 82% (2012)
The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

English
 78% (2012)
The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

English 2
 84% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 88% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

Biology
 77% (2012)
 82% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

U.S. History
 71% (2012)
The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

Government
 76% (2012)
The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

Geometry
 77% (2012)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, 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

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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


Algebra IThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free or reduced-price lunch62%
Students with disabilities42%
Limited English proficient students60%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012


Algebra IIThis District
All Students82%
Female79%
Male86%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic73%
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%

EnglishThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic65%
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilities52%

English 2This District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic80%
White87%
Free or reduced-price lunch67%
Students with disabilities39%

BiologyThis District
All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities49%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students71%
Female66%
Male75%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic65%
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities39%

GovernmentThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilities38%

GeometryThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic72%
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%
Students with disabilities41%
Source: MO DESE, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%76%
Black, not Hispanic11%18%
Hispanic6%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program122%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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