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North Kansas City 74 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2000 NE 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
Clay County
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PH: (816) 413-5000
FAX: (816) 413-5005

  • Grades PK-12
  • 17,715 students
  • 30 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 37% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 18% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 44% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 18% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 23% (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 Students46%
Female53%
Male41%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient students15%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient students29%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female53%
Male42%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities26%
Limited English proficient students15%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female46%
Male49%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female58%
Male44%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islander38%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students23%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female52%
Male37%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students10%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female48%
Male51%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient students14%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female53%
Male41%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students11%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female47%
Male47%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch30%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male39%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient students8%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female47%
Male47%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient students14%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male45%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient students14%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female44%
Male37%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient students4%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222221
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 222221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200752%
Graduating class of 200648%
Graduating class of 200548%
Graduating class of 200454%
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 teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%77%
Black, not Hispanic11%18%
Hispanic9%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<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 program35%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,911$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support10%8%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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