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Kansas City 33 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1211 McGee
Kansas City, MO 64106
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 418-7000
FAX: (816) 418-7712

  • Grades PK-12
  • 26,109 students
  • 68 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 18% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 24% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 26% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 25% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 26% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 24% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 21% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 39% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math, in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for math and communication arts 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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 MAP Results By Subgroup

 
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

Grade 3
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students18%
Female20%
Male16%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch15%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students14%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female22%
Male24%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient students21%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Female29%
Male20%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students18%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female21%
Male22%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander35%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient students22%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students26%
Female30%
Male21%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students24%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female20%
Male22%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students21%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female30%
Male21%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male22%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students26%
Female31%
Male21%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander42%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students20%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male20%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient students21%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Female28%
Male20%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students14%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female16%
Male16%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White25%
Free or reduced-price lunch13%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students13%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students19%
Female19%
Male19%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch16%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient students13%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students21%
Female23%
Male20%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient students14%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math, in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for math and communication arts 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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162221
Graduating class of 2006 172221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 182221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200766%
Graduating class of 200641%
Graduating class of 200544%
Graduating class of 200438%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic68%18%
Hispanic17%3%
White, not Hispanic13%77%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program73%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,741$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%61%
Student and staff support10%8%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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