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Ava R-I School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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507 NE 3rd St
Ava, MO 65608
Douglas County
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PH: (417) 683-4717
FAX: (417) 683-6329

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1497 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 37% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 44% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 43% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 35% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 12% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 33% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 11% (2005)
 10% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 36% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 15% (2005)
 18% (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.

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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 Students44%
Female50%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Female46%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female37%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Female55%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female48%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female46%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female28%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch56%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students35%
Female47%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female43%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students33%
Female35%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female44%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200758%
Graduating class of 200654%
Graduating class of 200558%
Graduating class of 200452%
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 Hispanic98%77%
Hispanic1%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
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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 program57%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,132$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%61%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration7%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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