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Riverview Gardens

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1370 Northumberland
St. Louis, MO 63137
St. Louis County
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PH: (314) 869-2505
FAX: (314) 869-6354

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7870 students
  • 13 schools

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 MAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts
 22% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 26% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 24% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 26% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2007.

Math
 24% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 23% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 23% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 19% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 13% (2005)
 11% (2004)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 14% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 17% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 43% in 2007.

Math
 7% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 1% (2005)
 4% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Math
 9% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 3% (2005)
 1% (2004)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2007.

Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 5% (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 Students22%
Female24%
Male21%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities2%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female26%
Male25%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students24%
Female27%
Male21%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities6%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female25%
Male20%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students26%
Female28%
Male23%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female21%
Male26%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students23%
Female24%
Male23%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female25%
Male22%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students19%
Female24%
Male15%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities2%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female15%
Male13%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch12%
Students with disabilities2%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students17%
Female21%
Male13%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities3%

MathThis District
All Students7%
Female6%
Male8%
Black7%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch7%
Students with disabilities1%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students9%
Female12%
Male6%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch9%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MO DESE, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students16%
Female20%
Male11%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities0%
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 172221
Graduating class of 2006 182221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 182221
1Source: MO DESE
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200744%
Graduating class of 200634%
Graduating class of 200535%
Graduating class of 200433%
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 teacher1814
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic97%18%
White, not Hispanic3%77%
Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
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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 program78%39%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,734$7,901
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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