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Hosea Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 496 students

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Posted February 24, 2006

It's sad & frustrating to see how the school has changed over the years. What was once a solid foundation for children has turned into recurrent employee turnover and obviously unhappy staff. Smiles are few and far between. Parents are encouraged to be involved; however, are made to feel uneasy by staff who seem distruntled much of the time. Furthermore, a focus on MAP testing has stressed the kids out so much (and the teachers), that old fashioned teaching methods that worked, are gone! Get back to the basics. Parents are sought after to be held accountable for their child's behavior & academic success. They should be, but when and where will faculty be held accountable for their lasting effects on our children?
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
37%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
27%
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 51% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
43%

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

All Students23%
Female29%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White22%
Free or reduced-price lunch15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female42%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
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 Students21%
Femalen/a
Male14%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Male33%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
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 Students45%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
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 Students35%
Female42%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female58%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 76%
Hispanic 8% 4%
Black 5% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6401 Gordon St
St. Joseph, MO 64504
Phone: (816) 671-4180

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