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Liberal R-II School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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107 S Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
Barton County
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PH: (417) 843-5115
FAX: (417) 843-6698

  • Grades PK-12
  • 554 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 30% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 31% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 54% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 27% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 36% (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 Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White29%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students30%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students31%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
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 202221
Graduating class of 2006 202221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200655%
Graduating class of 200550%
Graduating class of 200472%
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 Hispanic97%77%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Hispanic<1%3%
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 program46%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,278$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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