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801 N 11th St
St. Louis, MO 63101
St. Louis city County
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PH: (314) 231-3720
FAX: (314) 345-2661

  • Grades PK-12
  • 26,467 students
  • 86 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 25% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 25% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 19% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 15% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 24% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 23% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 23% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 16% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 23% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 18% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (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 Students25%
Female28%
Male22%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male21%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students22%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female30%
Male19%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female20%
Male17%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students24%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Female15%
Male16%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islander32%
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient students15%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Female28%
Male21%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students27%

MathThis District
All Students17%
Female17%
Male16%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient students22%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students23%
Female27%
Male18%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female22%
Male18%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students20%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students23%
Female27%
Male19%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students23%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female20%
Male19%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islander38%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students32%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students16%
Female17%
Male15%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient students16%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students23%
Female27%
Male18%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female18%
Male17%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students23%
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
 48% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 18% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 23% (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 Students48%
Female53%
Male42%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students39%

BiologyThis District
All Students18%
Female19%
Male17%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander41%
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient students15%

Algebra IThis District
All Students23%
Female22%
Male23%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient students39%
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 162221
Graduating class of 2006 162221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 172221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200786%
Graduating class of 200671%
Graduating class of 200544%
Graduating class of 200444%
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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic81%18%
White, not Hispanic14%76%
Hispanic3%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program76%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,752$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional50%60%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration15%11%
Other expenditures26%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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