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Independence 30 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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218 N Pleasant
Independence, MO 64050
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 521-2700
FAX: (816) 521-2999

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,268 students
  • 21 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

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

Math
 61% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 13% (2005)
 10% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 34% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 14% (2005)
 12% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 23% (2005)
 23% (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 Students45%
Female50%
Male41%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female51%
Male52%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities39%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female57%
Male42%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities28%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities34%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female60%
Male48%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female50%
Male49%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male46%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities34%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male37%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female48%
Male40%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities23%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female53%
Male41%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female46%
Male55%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities22%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male37%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Female44%
Male41%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities16%
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 222221
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200751%
Graduating class of 200650%
Graduating class of 200548%
Graduating class of 200451%
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 teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic80%77%
Black, not Hispanic8%18%
Hispanic7%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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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 program45%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,464$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support13%8%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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