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Harrisonville R-IX School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Cass County
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PH: (816) 380-2727
FAX: (816) 380-3134

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2602 students
  • 6 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 57% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 18% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 40% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 24% (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

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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 Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female57%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female43%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female63%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female48%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female51%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female69%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female58%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
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 232221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200758%
Graduating class of 200656%
Graduating class of 200557%
Graduating class of 200463%
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 teacher1414

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%77%
Hispanic2%3%
Black, not Hispanic2%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program26%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,480$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%61%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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