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Kirkwood R-VII

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11289 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
St. Louis County
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PH: (314) 213-6101
FAX: (314) 984-0002

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5219 students
  • 9 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 69% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 77% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 72% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 64% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 74% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 67% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts
 77% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

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 Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities39%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female71%
Male74%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities44%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities50%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities53%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
Male72%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities45%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities43%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities28%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities40%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities52%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities59%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities34%

Communication ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free or reduced-price lunch50%
Students with disabilities37%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities41%
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

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 242221
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 232221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200773%
Graduating class of 200679%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200474%
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, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic76%76%
Black, not Hispanic21%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Hispanic2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program8%40%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,632$8,215
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures15%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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