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Verona R-VII School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
Lawrence County
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PH: (417) 498-2274
FAX: (417) 498-6590

  • Grades K-12
  • 401 students
  • 2 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 24% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 16% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 29% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 32% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 41% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 20% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 13% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 17% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 16% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 14% (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 Students24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch20%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

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

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

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

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students16%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
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 212221
Graduating class of 2006 202221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200738%
Graduating class of 200681%
Graduating class of 200533%
Graduating class of 200450%
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 teacher1014
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic64%77%
Hispanic35%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 program80%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,821$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%61%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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