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Springfield R-XII

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940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
Greene County
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PH: (417) 523-0026
FAX: (417) 523-0196

  • Grades PK-12
  • 24,295 students
  • 53 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 41% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 46% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 47% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 51% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

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

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 59% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 57% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (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%
Female44%
Male38%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient students10%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students19%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female52%
Male40%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students26%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female47%
Male50%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities27%
Limited English proficient students43%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female42%
Male51%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient students13%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students24%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female55%
Male58%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students30%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female56%
Male48%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient students14%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient students39%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female64%
Male54%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students13%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male51%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students10%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students20%
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
 77% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 60% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 72% (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 Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced-price lunch62%
Students with disabilities31%

BiologyThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities16%

Algebra IThis District
All Students72%
Female70%
Male74%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilities22%
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 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2007n/a
Graduating class of 2006n/a
Graduating class of 2005n/a
Graduating class of 2004n/a
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 teacher1614

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%76%
Black, not Hispanic7%18%
Hispanic3%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
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 program43%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,505$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Student and staff support13%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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