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Golden City R-III School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1208 Walnut St
Golden City, MO 64748
Barton County
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PH: (417) 537-4900
FAX: (417) 537-8717

  • Grades K-12
  • 265 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 37% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 38% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 64% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 24% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 24% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 22% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 38% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 16% (2005)
 11% (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.

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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 Students37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232221
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200678%
Graduating class of 200553%
Graduating class of 200488%
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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%77%
Hispanic4%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
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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$7,065$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration15%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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