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Bolivar R-I School District

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524 W Madison
Bolivar, MO 65613
Polk County
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PH: (417) 326-5291
FAX: (417) 326-3562

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2579 students
  • 6 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 33% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 56% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 48% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 47% (2008)
 45% (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

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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%
Female44%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White34%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities11%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female38%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female53%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female44%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female61%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female71%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female64%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female57%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch54%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female54%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female47%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students48%
Female51%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female59%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
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.

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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 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200753%
Graduating class of 200664%
Graduating class of 200556%
Graduating class of 200448%
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 teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%77%
Black, not Hispanic1%18%
Hispanic1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program48%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,901$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration18%11%
Other expenditures16%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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