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Branson R-IV School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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400 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
Taney County
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PH: (417) 334-6541
FAX: (417) 334-6619

  • Grades K-12
  • 3856 students
  • 6 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 47% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

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

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 53% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 56% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 15% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 39% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 14% (2005)
 21% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 33% (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 Students47%
Female51%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities23%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities29%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female49%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities36%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities22%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female49%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities11%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female68%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities21%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students39%
Female37%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities3%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Female47%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities5%
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 232221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 222221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200761%
Graduating class of 200666%
Graduating class of 200569%
Graduating class of 200459%
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 Hispanic88%77%
Hispanic7%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Black, not Hispanic2%18%
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 program40%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,362$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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