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Columbia 93 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 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
 44% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Communication Arts
 49% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Communication Arts
 53% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Communication Arts
 47% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Communication Arts
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Communication Arts
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Math
 55% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Communication Arts
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 39% in 2008.

Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math, in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for math and communication arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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 Students44%
Female46%
Male42%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient students31%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female36%
Male43%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch18%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient students32%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient students33%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female36%
Male42%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students35%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female56%
Male49%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient students18%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient students33%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female51%
Male42%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students16%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female48%
Male47%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch23%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students36%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female59%
Male47%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient students21%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient students44%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female57%
Male46%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students17%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female48%
Male52%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient students45%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 10
MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch24%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient students26%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Communication ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female52%
Male42%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient students7%
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math, in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for math and communication arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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 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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic68%76%
Black, not Hispanic23%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
Hispanic4%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program29%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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