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7703 NW Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
Platte County
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PH: (816) 359-4050
FAX: (816) 359-4059

Grades K-12
10,021 students
15 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

57% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts

59% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

61% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts

63% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts

70% (2008)

60% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

56% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts

66% (2008)

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

59% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math

60% (2008)

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts

47% (2008)

50% (2007)

53% (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

See Missouri's state standards

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	60%
Male	43%
Black	21%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	30%
Limited English proficient students	19%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	21%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	24%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient students	21%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	56%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	37%
Limited English proficient students	36%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	49%
Male	57%
Black	21%
Asian/Pacific Islander	45%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%
Students with disabilities	38%
Limited English proficient students	24%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	65%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Free or reduced-price lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	69%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	26%
Limited English proficient students	37%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	61%
Black	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	69%
Black	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	42%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free or reduced-price lunch	52%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	68%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	29%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	43%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	43%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	21%
Students with disabilities	12%

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

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	23	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	24	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	23	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	23	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	70%
Graduating class of 2006	67%
Graduating class of 2005	72%
Graduating class of 2004	62%

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

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	82%	77%
Black, not Hispanic	9%	18%
Hispanic	5%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	18%	39%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,278	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >