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Truman Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 433 students

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Posted April 21, 2008

I am very happy with this school my daughter came from the KC school district and had a host of problems. when she got to truman she had an immediate turn around. Mrs. Schlesinger is a wonderful teacher and goes above and beyond her duty to make sure my daughter is sucessful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2007

Execelent staff and administration. Teachers go above and beyond to assist in the total educational experience. Principal Fowler is fabulous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

I think the availability of testing resources for children with special needs (example..Dyslexia and other learning disabilities)is lacking and a general disregard by the principle and regular teachers is inexcusable . The special education teachers go above and beyond with the resources they have available and are unable to provide necessary assistance because of a lack of district cooperation.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Communication Arts

All Students25%
Female27%
Male22%
Black25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female33%
Male41%
Black36%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Communication Arts

All Students25%
Female23%
Male27%
Black16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female37%
Male42%
Black29%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Communication Arts

All Students42%
Female46%
Malen/a
Black35%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female57%
Malen/a
Black43%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female49%
Malen/a
Black45%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 68% 18%
White 15% 76%
Hispanic 9% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9601 James Reed Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
Phone: (816) 316-8100

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