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Nell Holcomb R-IV

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6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau County
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PH: (573) 334-3644
FAX: (573) 334-9552

  • Grades K-8
  • 323 students
  • 1 school

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 45% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 45% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 29% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 58% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 66% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 38% (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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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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 Students45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White31%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students46%
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 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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 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
White, not Hispanic93%76%
Black, not Hispanic6%18%
Hispanic<1%4%
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 program45%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,378$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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