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EOC Results
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
Stoddard County
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PH: (573) 222-3762
FAX: (573) 222-3137

Grades PK-12
867 students
4 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

30% (2009)

32% (2008)

37% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math

25% (2009)

41% (2008)

49% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

38% (2009)

30% (2008)

44% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

44% (2008)

53% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

58% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

38% (2009)

51% (2008)

25% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

59% (2008)

60% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

52% (2009)

53% (2008)

51% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

64% (2008)

60% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

58% (2009)

53% (2008)

40% (2007)

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

Math

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

65% (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

55% (2009)

60% (2008)

45% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

43% (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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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%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	31%
Free or reduced-price lunch	17%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	25%
Free or reduced-price lunch	14%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	38%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	38%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	38%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	63%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free or reduced-price lunch	47%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	78%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced-price lunch	62%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	43%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%

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

79% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

31% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I

43% (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	79%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%

Biology	This District
All Students	31%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	30%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	43%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
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	20	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	43%
Graduating class of 2006	23%
Graduating class of 2005	48%
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	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	18%
Hispanic	<1%	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	62%	40%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,058	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	5%	9%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

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