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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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

53% (2007)

55% (2006)

40% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

57% (2006)

52% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts

64% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts

60% (2007)

61% (2006)

46% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

24% (2005)

18% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math

59% (2007)

59% (2006)

22% (2005)

24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts

50% (2007)

53% (2006)

28% (2005)

30% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts.
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	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%
Students with disabilities	40%
Limited English proficient students	22%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	54%
Male	59%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	44%
Limited English proficient students	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	57%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	33%
Limited English proficient students	32%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	63%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%
Students with disabilities	45%
Limited English proficient students	34%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	36%
Limited English proficient students	31%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	64%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	38%
Limited English proficient students	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	66%
Black	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	56%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	52%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	61%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	45%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts.
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%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

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 >

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