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Kearney R-I

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1002 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
Clay County
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PH: (816) 628-4116
FAX: (816) 628-4074

  • Grades K-12
  • 3438 students
  • 7 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 43% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 56% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 62% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 46% (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.

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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 Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities37%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female57%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch55%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students72%
Female66%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female61%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200774%
Graduating class of 200665%
Graduating class of 200567%
Graduating class of 200471%
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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%76%
Hispanic2%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program9%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,332$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support5%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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