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The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.
69 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
66 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
2009
The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.
72 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 24% |
| Female | 28% |
| Male | 20% |
| Black | 24% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 25% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 28% |
| Male | 26% |
| Black | 26% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 28% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 45% |
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 41% |
| Black | 46% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 48% |
| All Students | 55% |
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | 61% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 55% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 30% |
| Female | 33% |
| Male | 28% |
| Black | 28% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 31% |
| All Students | 40% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 40% |
| Black | 36% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 38% |
| All Students | 19% |
| Female | 15% |
| Male | 23% |
| Black | 18% |
| White | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | 19% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.
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The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.
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In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, 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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Free or reduced-price lunch | n/a |
| Limited English proficient students | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, 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.
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.
See Missouri's state standards
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City,
MO 64111
Phone: (816) 531-7144
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