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

315 E Dunklin St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Cole County
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PH: (573) 659-3000
FAX: (573) 659-3044

Grades K-12
8235 students
17 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts

54% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

53% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts

50% (2008)

54% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

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

Math

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts

53% (2008)

46% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

48% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts

53% (2008)

42% (2007)

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

Math

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts

47% (2008)

58% (2007)

51% (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	48%
Female	49%
Male	47%
Black	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	55%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	37%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	50%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	58%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Free or reduced-price lunch	55%
Students with disabilities	52%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	52%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	45%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	41%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	43%
Male	49%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	47%
Black	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	51%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	47%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	40%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	26%
Students with disabilities	10%

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

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	67%
Graduating class of 2006	79%
Graduating class of 2005	72%
Graduating class of 2004	72%

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	77%	77%
Black, not Hispanic	19%	18%
Hispanic	3%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	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	37%	39%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,246	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >