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Southern Boone County R-I

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303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
Boone County
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PH: (573) 657-2147
FAX: (573) 657-5513

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1415 students
  • 4 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 41% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 55% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 64% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 55% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 67% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 66% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 55% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (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 Students41%
Female46%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female38%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female57%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female58%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female62%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female68%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female79%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female61%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female43%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
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.

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2
 75% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 43% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 57% (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 Students75%
Female86%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%

BiologyThis District
All Students43%
Female49%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%

Algebra IThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200782%
Graduating class of 200665%
Graduating class of 200578%
Graduating class of 200463%
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 teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
Black, not Hispanic2%18%
Hispanic<1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program18%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,057$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures16%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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