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Valley Park

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
St. Louis County
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PH: (636) 923-3500
FAX: (636) 861-1002

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1061 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 64% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 56% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 60% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 65% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 53% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 48% (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 Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch55%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female71%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female23%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female43%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female53%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female43%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female62%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female51%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female44%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female47%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female47%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
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
 79% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 52% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 54% (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 Students79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%

BiologyThis District
All Students52%
Female38%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

Algebra IThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200662%
Graduating class of 200545%
Graduating class of 200441%
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 Hispanic64%76%
Black, not Hispanic25%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
Hispanic5%4%
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 program27%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,492$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures17%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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