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Columbia 93 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1818 W Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203
Boone County
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PH: (573) 214-3410
FAX: (573) 214-3991

  • Grades PK-12
  • 17,054 students
  • 30 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 23% (2005)
 20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 32% (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 Students45%
Female49%
Male41%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students24%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students32%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female59%
Male43%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient students13%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male48%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient students34%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female59%
Male50%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient students18%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient students28%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female56%
Male47%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient students16%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Male53%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient students34%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female41%
Male47%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient students29%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male45%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient students19%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students46%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male48%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch16%
Students with disabilities13%
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 242221
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200768%
Graduating class of 200670%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200472%
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 teacher1314

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%77%
Black, not Hispanic22%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
Hispanic3%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program31%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,491$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%61%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration8%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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