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Belton 124 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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110 W Walnut
Belton, MO 64012
Cass County
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PH: (816) 348-1000
FAX: (816) 348-1068

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4892 students
  • 11 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 35% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 40% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 53% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 10% (2005)
 7% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 28% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 14% (2005)
 13% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 37% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 22% (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 Students35%
Female34%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female52%
Male38%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male52%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities38%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female51%
Male29%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female32%
Male38%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities18%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Female53%
Male33%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male31%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities6%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female51%
Male47%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities5%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students37%
Female37%
Male36%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female35%
Male40%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students28%
Female24%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White31%
Free or reduced-price lunch15%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students37%
Female39%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities6%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200747%
Graduating class of 200651%
Graduating class of 200551%
Graduating class of 200447%
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 Hispanic83%77%
Black, not Hispanic8%18%
Hispanic8%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program33%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,475$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support13%8%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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