Administrators say scores highlight school successes, needed improvements

Districts comment on MAP scores

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Results of the Missouri Assessment Program, better known as MAP, tests can be confusing for students, their parents (and reporters) — and even some educators — and they can’t be explained or understood the way a simple “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” was explained and understood for years.

Still — even though most said improvements still are needed — Mid-Missouri school officials generally are pleased with the results of their MAP scores, released last Tuesday by the state’s Elementary and Secondary Education department (DESE) for the tests that were given last spring.

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2012 DESE reports

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers a comprehensive data system that profiles school districts' demographics, resources, summary reports and performance data. Through this portal, Missourians can check a variety of school district data, including graduation rates, MAP scores, ACT results, etc.

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