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Thayer R-II School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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401 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
Oregon County
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PH: (417) 264-7261
FAX: (417) 264-4608

  • Grades K-12
  • 667 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 52% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 38% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 59% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 41% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 13% (2005)
 7% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 40% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 10% (2005)
 7% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 24% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 21% (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 Students52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%

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

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White30%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White25%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
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 202221
Graduating class of 2006 202221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200750%
Graduating class of 200671%
Graduating class of 200575%
Graduating class of 200461%
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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic100%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 program59%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,163$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional73%61%
Student and staff support4%8%
Administration7%11%
Other expenditures17%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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