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Sweet Springs R-VII

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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105 Main
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
Saline County
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PH: (660) 335-4860
FAX: (660) 335-4378

  • Grades PK-12
  • 483 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 39% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 41% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 48% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 52% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 40% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 46% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 44% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 56% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 54% (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 Students39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

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

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%

MathThis District
All Students44%
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
 96% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 83% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 64% (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 Students96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

BiologyThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

Algebra IThis District
All Students64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212221
Graduating class of 2006 202221
Graduating class of 2005 202221
Graduating class of 2004 182221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200759%
Graduating class of 200679%
Graduating class of 200560%
Graduating class of 200459%
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 teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%76%
Black, not Hispanic14%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Hispanic2%4%
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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 program43%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,382$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%60%
Student and staff support5%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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