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Festus R-VI School District

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1515 Mid-Meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
Jefferson County
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PH: (636) 937-4920
FAX: (636) 937-8525

Grades K-12
3117 students
4 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

49% (2007)

46% (2006)

42% (2005)

35% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

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

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts

45% (2007)

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

Math

50% (2007)

36% (2006)

42% (2005)

23% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts

53% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts

52% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts

46% (2007)

37% (2006)

28% (2005)

26% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts

44% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

34% (2006)

11% (2005)

9% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math

42% (2007)

49% (2006)

14% (2005)

14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts

44% (2007)

44% (2006)

30% (2005)

19% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts.
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	49%
Female	56%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	52%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	38%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	54%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	40%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	47%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	59%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Free or reduced-price lunch	49%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	27%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	48%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	34%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

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	46%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	33%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Free or reduced-price lunch	35%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	38%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	22%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	25%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts.
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	21	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	64%
Graduating class of 2006	62%
Graduating class of 2005	66%
Graduating class of 2004	60%

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	18	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	77%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	18%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	28%	39%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,935	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	69%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	7%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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