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Mehlville R-IX School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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3120 Lemay Ferry Rd
St. Louis, MO 63125
St. Louis County
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PH: (314) 467-5000
FAX: (314) 467-5099

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,205 students
  • 17 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 48% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 51% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 48% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 48% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 22% (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 Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students22%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students41%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female54%
Male47%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students31%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female51%
Male60%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students40%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient students13%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient students29%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male45%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students12%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female58%
Male67%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient students16%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female57%
Male52%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female48%
Male58%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities9%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200764%
Graduating class of 200672%
Graduating class of 200565%
Graduating class of 200466%
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 teacher1714
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%77%
Black, not Hispanic12%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Hispanic<1%3%
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 program13%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,798$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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