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Poplar Bluff R-I School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1110 N Westwood Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Butler County
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PH: (573) 785-7751
FAX: (573) 785-0336

Grades PK-12
4849 students
10 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

30% (2008)

35% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math

32% (2008)

35% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts

43% (2008)

40% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

42% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts

43% (2008)

45% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

41% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts

55% (2008)

44% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

40% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts

44% (2008)

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

46% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

37% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math

36% (2008)

34% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts

39% (2008)

38% (2007)

39% (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

See Missouri's state standards

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	30%
Female	36%
Male	25%
Black	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	32%
Free or reduced-price lunch	22%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	33%
Male	31%
Black	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	34%
Free or reduced-price lunch	20%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	39%
Black	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	40%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	52%
Male	34%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	21%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	49%
Black	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	51%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	52%
Male	36%
Black	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	5%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	40%
Male	44%
Black	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	49%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	38%
Male	50%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	33%
Male	39%
Black	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	29%

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

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	22	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	46%
Graduating class of 2006	41%
Graduating class of 2005	53%
Graduating class of 2004	48%

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

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	77%
Black, not Hispanic	11%	18%
Hispanic	1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	53%	39%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,208	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >