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Van-Far R-I School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
Audrain County
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PH: (573) 594-6111
FAX: (573) 594-2878

  • Grades PK-12
  • 604 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 33% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 31% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 24% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 20% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 43% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 33% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 26% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 16% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 51% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 0% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 22% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 12% (2005)
 16% (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 Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White26%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White21%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White29%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students22%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White24%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200765%
Graduating class of 200663%
Graduating class of 200571%
Graduating class of 200471%
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 teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic92%77%
Black, not Hispanic6%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Hispanic<1%3%
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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 program40%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,810$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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