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Knob Noster R-VIII School District

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401 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
Johnson County
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PH: (660) 563-3186
FAX: (660) 563-3026

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1591 students
  • 4 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 42% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 47% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 48% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 58% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 44% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 44% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 42% (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.

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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%
Female55%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female41%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female53%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female35%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female59%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch69%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female55%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female44%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Female45%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222221
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200765%
Graduating class of 200664%
Graduating class of 200569%
Graduating class of 200470%
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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic81%77%
Black, not Hispanic10%18%
Hispanic6%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program37%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,255$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration8%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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