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Harrisonville R-IX School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Cass County
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PH: (816) 380-2727
FAX: (816) 380-3134

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2602 students
  • 6 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 48% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 56% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 53% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 47% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 39% (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 Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female35%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female59%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female58%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female42%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female52%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female68%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female48%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students53%
Female49%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200758%
Graduating class of 200656%
Graduating class of 200557%
Graduating class of 200463%
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
White, not Hispanic95%77%
Hispanic2%3%
Black, not Hispanic2%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program26%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,480$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%61%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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