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Blue Springs R-IV School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1801 NW Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 224-1300
FAX: (816) 224-1310

  • Grades PK-12
  • 13,695 students
  • 22 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 58% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

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

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 56% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 22% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 55% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 21% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 35% (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 Students59%
Female66%
Male53%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities48%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female59%
Male66%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities45%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female62%
Male65%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilities40%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male61%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities27%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male54%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male60%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities23%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch37%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students55%
Female52%
Male59%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities34%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male49%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities8%
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 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200770%
Graduating class of 200664%
Graduating class of 200567%
Graduating class of 200467%
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 teacher1614
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%77%
Black, not Hispanic9%18%
Hispanic4%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program15%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,802$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%61%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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