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Marion C. Early High School

Public | 6-12 | 371 students
 

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Posted March 19, 2013
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Marion C. Early is the worst school that I've ever been to. They are ages behind most of the other schools in Missouri. The teachers show favoritism to names such as the Franckas, and Preslys. I wish I had a way out of this school.

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Posted October 9, 2009
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MCE has a background of graduating seniors that go on to be professionals in their chosen filed, mainly through the teaching and encouragement of excellent, caring educators and school board members. Hopefully a bond issued will be passed for a new high school!

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Posted August 6, 2009
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Ive been at this school for 3 years and me and my family are not very happy with it. The school is falling apart and the town wont pass the levy to build a new one. The school is extreamly small therefore provides good one on one attention but they teach a lot of the same things year after year. I came from another school in a different part of the country to here and they are so far behind that were still learning things that I learned in my other school 3 years prior. They dont offer football and a lot of other sports.
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Posted February 22, 2006
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This is actually a student. This school may not be the best but we are the nicest. Each time we get a new student they never have trouble fitting in. Even since most of are students are white when we had african-americans come to our school they fit in easily. Trust me kids love this school the teachers will do anything to help but we may not have all the stuff but we will do anything. One more thing we dont have football. :(
—Submitted by John Doe, a student

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Posted April 21, 2005
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The DESE district manager said that this school has 'internal problems' that need to be addressed by the board. Hopefully they will take care of these issues, so that our children do not suffer the consequences.
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Posted October 3, 2003
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Mrs. Killian has done a great job with the high school. There are still a few teachers there that should probably look into finding new professions, but overall, MCE is one of the better schools in Polk County.
—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 51% in 2012.

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37%

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Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

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45%

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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 56% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
46%
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 54% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
50%
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

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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

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Math

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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 Studentsn/a
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Math

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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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
34%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
27%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

Algebra I

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

Algebra II

All Students56%
Femalen/a
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Hispanicn/a
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Biology

All Students57%
Femalen/a
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Blackn/a
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Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students66%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
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Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 76%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 18%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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