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Liberty 53 School District

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650 Conistor Ln
Liberty, MO 64068
Clay County
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PH: (816) 736-5300
FAX: (816) 736-5306

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 9274 students
  • 16 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 57% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 36% (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 Students63%
Female68%
Male57%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities37%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities50%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities42%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities48%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities37%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities43%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female67%
Male54%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities23%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female61%
Male60%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities31%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female64%
Male43%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male64%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities11%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male54%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities10%
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 232221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 232221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200673%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200476%
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 teacher1614
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%77%
Black, not Hispanic6%18%
Hispanic3%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 program14%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,138$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%61%
Student and staff support12%8%
Administration7%11%
Other expenditures27%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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