GreatSchools district data sources & information

Missouri Assessment Program

English Language Arts, Math, Science

The 2016-2017 Missouri Assessment Program assesses students progress toward mastery of the Show-Me Standards which are the educational standards in Missouri. The Grade-Level Assessment is a yearly standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. All students in grades 3-8 in Missouri will take the grade level assessment. English Language Arts and Mathematics are administered in all grades. Science is administered in grades 5 and 8.

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2017

Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) End-of-Course Assessments

Algebra II, Government, Biology I

The 2016-2017 Missouri Assessment Program assesses students progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards, which are Missouri content standards. End-of-Course assessments are taken when a student has received instruction on the Missouri Learning Standards for an assessment, regardless of grade level. Missouri suite of available End-of-Course assessments includes: English I, English II, Algebra II, Geometry, American History, Government, Biology and Physical Science.

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2017

4-year high school graduation rate

Graduation rates reflect how many students graduate from high schools in this district on time.

Source: MO DESE, 2017

Average ACT score

The ACT is a college admissions test with a total of 36 possible points. This score reflects the average ACT score for students at high schools in this district.

Source: MO DESE, 2017

Percentage of students enrolled in IB grades 9-12

This reflects the percentage of students within this district who are taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. IB is an internationally recognized, high-standards program that emphasizes creative and critical thinking. A high school may have specific IB classes students can take, or a school-wide IB program that affects all classes. Some colleges give college credit for IB courses. More about IB

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2016

Percentage of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes grade 9-12

The dual enrollment participation rate reflects the percentage of students in this district who are taking college courses while in high school. Credits for these courses apply both to high school diploma requirements and college graduation requisites.

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2016

Graduates pursuing 4-year college

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in a 4-year college or university immediately following high school.

Source: MO DESE, 2017

Graduates pursuing 2-year college

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in a 2-year college or university immediately following high school.

Source: MO DESE, 2017

Graduates pursuing college

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in college immediately following high school.

Source: MO DESE, 2017