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Jefferson County R-VII School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
Jefferson County
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PH: (636) 937-9188
FAX: (636) 937-9189

  • Grades PK-8
  • 750 students
  • 3 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 59% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 38% (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
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 26% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 52% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 32% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 18% (2005)
 12% (2004)
The state average for Math 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 Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female55%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female43%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female43%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female61%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female54%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female53%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students32%
Female40%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female40%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher2314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%77%
Black, not Hispanic<1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
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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 program25%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,483$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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