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Alton R-IV School District

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

Rte 2 Box 2180
Alton, MO 65606
Oregon County
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PH: (417) 778-7216
FAX: (417) 778-6394

Grades K-12
774 students
2 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

32% (2008)

56% (2007)

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

Math

30% (2008)

56% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts

34% (2008)

40% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

42% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts

67% (2008)

24% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

28% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts

39% (2008)

50% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

36% (2008)

40% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts

54% (2008)

29% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

26% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts

35% (2008)

38% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

21% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math

23% (2008)

41% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts

29% (2008)

28% (2007)

35% (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 Arts	This District
All Students	32%
Male	16%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	34%
Free or reduced-price lunch	21%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Male	19%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	32%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	35%
Free or reduced-price lunch	18%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	33%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Free or reduced-price lunch	60%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	35%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	41%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Free or reduced-price lunch	47%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	35%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Free or reduced-price lunch	26%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	20%
Free or reduced-price lunch	19%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Male	19%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	24%
Free or reduced-price lunch	19%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	29%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	29%
Free or reduced-price lunch	19%

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	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	44%
Graduating class of 2006	46%
Graduating class of 2005	59%
Graduating class of 2004	49%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	4%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	18%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	67%	39%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,957	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	7%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >