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Platte County R-III

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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

998 Platte Falls Rd
Platte City, MO 64079
Platte County
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PH: (816) 858-5420
FAX: (816) 858-5593

Grades K-12
2994 students
8 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

48% (2009)

51% (2008)

47% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

55% (2008)

47% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

58% (2009)

45% (2008)

52% (2007)

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

Math

51% (2009)

42% (2008)

46% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

62% (2009)

55% (2008)

50% (2007)

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

Math

51% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

50% (2009)

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

55% (2008)

58% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

62% (2009)

53% (2008)

59% (2007)

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

Math

62% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

48% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

54% (2009)

55% (2008)

52% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

54% (2008)

53% (2007)

61% (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

See Missouri's state standards

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	48%
Female	60%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	41%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	27%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	56%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced-price lunch	41%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	12%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%

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

86% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

67% (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.

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	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Free or reduced-price lunch	88%

Biology	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Free or reduced-price lunch	55%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%

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	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	70%
Graduating class of 2006	63%
Graduating class of 2005	72%
Graduating class of 2004	69%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	18%
Hispanic	6%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	20%	40%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,342	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

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