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Springfield R-XII School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
Greene County
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PH: (417) 523-0026
FAX: (417) 523-0196

  • Grades PK-12
  • 24,696 students
  • 53 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 46% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 27% (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

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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 Students45%
Female50%
Male40%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities26%
Limited English proficient students4%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities34%
Limited English proficient students12%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female53%
Male42%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities16%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities31%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities26%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male50%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities23%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities15%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male47%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities12%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2221
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2007n/a
Graduating class of 2006n/a
Graduating class of 2005n/a
Graduating class of 2004n/a
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 teacher1614

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic87%77%
Black, not Hispanic7%18%
Hispanic3%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program42%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,138$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support14%8%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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