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McDonald County R-I School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
McDonald County
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PH: (417) 845-3321
FAX: (417) 845-6972

Grades K-12
3728 students
8 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

39% (2007)

29% (2006)

26% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts

43% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

38% (2006)

44% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts

48% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts

39% (2007)

34% (2006)

24% (2005)

24% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts

35% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

34% (2006)

14% (2005)

14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math

29% (2007)

36% (2006)

6% (2005)

14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts

34% (2007)

33% (2006)

20% (2005)

15% (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

See Missouri's state standards

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	8%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	8%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	46%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Free or reduced-price lunch	44%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	44%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free or reduced-price lunch	42%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	35%
Female	45%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Free or reduced-price lunch	23%
Students with disabilities	5%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Free or reduced-price lunch	30%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	26%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	31%
Free or reduced-price lunch	22%
Students with disabilities	3%

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	34%
Female	37%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	35%
Free or reduced-price lunch	28%

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.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	50%
Graduating class of 2006	48%
Graduating class of 2005	47%
Graduating class of 2004	51%

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

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	80%	77%
Hispanic	17%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	18%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	62%	39%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,841	$7,901

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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