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Dallas County R-I School District

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

309 W Commercial
Buffalo, MO 65622
Dallas County
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PH: (417) 345-2222
FAX: (417) 345-8446

Grades K-12
1864 students
5 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

43% (2008)

30% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

23% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts

36% (2008)

52% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math

29% (2008)

42% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts

56% (2008)

44% (2007)

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

Math

47% (2008)

46% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts

49% (2008)

39% (2007)

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

Math

45% (2008)

35% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts

49% (2008)

38% (2007)

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

Math

49% (2008)

35% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts

44% (2008)

49% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

33% (2008)

47% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math

53% (2008)

33% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts

36% (2008)

37% (2007)

49% (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	43%
Female	51%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	33%
Male	28%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	30%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	36%
Female	46%
Male	28%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	36%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	28%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	52%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	47%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	53%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	53%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	58%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Free or reduced-price lunch	43%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	26%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	33%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	51%

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	36%
Female	45%
Male	28%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	20%

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	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	53%
Graduating class of 2006	54%
Graduating class of 2005	53%
Graduating class of 2004	50%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	77%
Hispanic	1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	50%	39%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,656	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >