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Desoto 73 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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610 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
Jefferson County
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PH: (636) 586-1000
FAX: (636) 586-1009

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2860 students
  • 5 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 37% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 56% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 51% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 26% (2005)
 25% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 36% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 17% (2005)
 20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 17% (2005)
 7% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 18% (2005)
 14% (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 Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female51%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female59%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch54%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female54%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilities50%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female64%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilities26%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch57%
Students with disabilities38%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female54%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities35%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female42%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students44%
Female37%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities3%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities11%
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 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 202221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200751%
Graduating class of 200655%
Graduating class of 200548%
Graduating class of 200449%
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 Hispanic97%77%
Black, not Hispanic1%18%
Hispanic<1%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 program42%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,758$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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