Northwest High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 36% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Grade 8

Science
 23% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 39% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 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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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

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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2
 78% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology
 41% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I
 62% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, 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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, 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 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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards  

Composite

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	24	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	22	21

Participation Rate   This School Graduating class of 2007 62% Graduating class of 2006 79% Graduating class of 2005 77% Graduating class of 2004 67% Source: MO DESE

About the Tests

• The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
• ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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