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Special School DST. St. Louis County

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12110 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
St. Louis County
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PH: (314) 989-8100
FAX: (314) 989-8440

  • Grades K-12
  • 1455 students
  • 8 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 66% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 37% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 40% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 39% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 44% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 17% (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.

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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 Students66%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities68%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities69%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Male55%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilities62%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Male50%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilities60%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities38%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities55%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities55%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Students with disabilities44%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Students with disabilities48%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students39%
Male34%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Students with disabilities43%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Male38%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Students with disabilities49%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Male30%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities33%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Male39%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilities53%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Male41%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilities54%
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

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2
 53% (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
 15% (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.

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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


English 2This District
All Students53%
Female61%
Male44%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities21%

BiologyThis District
All Students31%
Female22%
Male40%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities17%

Algebra IThis District
All Students15%
Male13%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White19%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities9%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172221
Graduating class of 2006 172221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 162221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200720%
Graduating class of 200622%
Graduating class of 200525%
Graduating class of 200424%
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
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic62%18%
White, not Hispanic36%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%2%
Hispanic<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program55%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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