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Slides created by the Missouri Public School Advocates (MPSA) to inform the public about the state of the public schools in Missouri, including information on graduation rates, ACT scores, education funding, teacher salaries, and much more, as well as how Missouri compares to other states. Find out more about MPSA at www.mopublicschooladvocates.org.
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The Status of Missouri Public
SchoolsSeptember 2013
Presented by:Missouri Public School Advocates
“The public school is the greatest discovery made by man.”
- Horace Mann
LIMITATION OF LEGISLATIVE POWER
Section 36. Payment of state revenues and receipts to treasury—limitation of withdrawals to appropriations—order of appropriations ------------ All appropriations of money by successive general assemblies shall be made in the following order:
First: For payment of sinking fund and interest on outstanding obligations of the state.Second: For the purpose of public education.
ARTICLE III CONSTITUTION OF MISSOURI
High School Graduation Rates
*Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Missouri Public College Enrollment
Year
2000
2005
2010
Total Fall Enrollments
201,509
217,722
256,119
*Source: DESE
27.1% Increase17.6%
Increase
Missouri Public College Degrees Granted
Year
2000
2005
2010
Number of Degrees
30,050
35,413
40,289
*Source: Department of Higher Education
High School Dropout Rate
*Source: DESE
ACT Scores
Year
1990
1994
2000
2010
2012
MO Avg. Score
20.9
21.2
21.6
21.6
21.6
U.S. Avg. Score
20.8
21.0
21.0
21.1
*Source: ACT
MO %Taking
64%
69%
69%
75%
U.S. %Taking
36%
38%
47%
52%
National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)
Scores for Grade 8 Students in 2011-2012
Subject
Reading
Mathematics
Science
Writing (Data from
2007)
U.S.Avg. Score
264
283
151
154
*Source: National Center of Education Statistics
MO Avg. Score
267
282
156
153
State Rank
15th
26th
14th
27th
National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)
Scores for Grade 4 Students in 2011-2012
Subject
Reading
Mathematics
Science
Writing
U.S.Avg. Score
220
240
149
N/A *Source: National Center of Education Statistics
MO Avg. Score
220
240
156
N/A
State Rank
26th
25th
19th
N/A(Not given at this level)
State Foundation FormulaUnderfunded for 2013-
2014
By $640 million
*Source: Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA)
Transportation Funding
Year
FY ‘09
FY ‘14
State Appropriation
$168 million
$100 million
*Source: Missouri State Budget
40% Reduction
In FY ‘12 allCareer Ladder ProgramFunding Eliminated
Loss of $37 Million
*Source: MASA
Parents as Teachers
Since FY ’09, program funding reduced from $34 million
to $15 million.
Loss of $19 millionOr 56 percent
*Source: Missouri State Budget
Total Underfunding and/or Cuts over Past 5
YearsItem
Foundation Formula
Student Transportation
Career Ladder
Parents as Teachers
RPDCs
TOTAL
Underfunding/Cuts
$640 million
$68 million
$37 million
$19 million
$6 million
$770 million
*Source: Missouri State Budget
Teacher SalariesYear
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
National Avg.
$54,319
$55,202
$55,623
$55,418
*Source: National Education Association
State Avg.
$44,249
$45,317
$45,321
$46,406
State Rank
47th
49th
46th
43rd
Percentage of Public School Funding Coming
from the State
*Source: National Education Association
Percentage of Public School Funding Coming
from Local Districts
*Source: National Education Association
Per Capita Property Taxes
*Source: National Education Association
Missouri
$890
$922
$917
$953
Rank
37th
36th
37th
37th
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
National Avg.
$1,228
$1,306
$1,339
$1,383
Lottery and Riverboat Gaming Monies
Appropriated for the Public Schools in FY’ 14
*Source: DESE
Higher Education Appropriations for 4-year
Universities
*Source: Missouri Department of Higher Education
Tuition Cost Comparisons
Year
2000
2011
Annual Tuition Cost
$3,597
$7,033
*Source: Missouri Budget Project
95% Increase
Four-Year Institutions
Year
2000
2011
Annual Tuition Cost
$2,226
$3,73367% Increase
Two-Year Institutions
Missouri Public School Advocates (MPSA) is a non-profit and non-partisan association whose mission is to ensure the stability and strength of Missouri Public Schools, Colleges and Universities.
Our Goals Are:
• To educate the general public about the importance and achievements of the public schools.
• To vigorously promote the state’s responsibility for supporting public schools.
Goals (Cont.):
• To assist in securing adequate resources for the public schools.
• To be active in the process of determining the best state policies for the operation and administration of the public schools.
Goals (Cont.):
• To assist in retaining the present teaching and administrative force employed by the public schools.
• To assist in recruiting the brightest
and best students to become teachers and administrators in the public schools.
What political affiliation does MPSA have?
Answer: None! We support organizations and candidates who support the public schools, period.
How is MPSA funded?Answer: Funding for MPSA has come entirely through membership contributions by individuals and businesses throughout the state. We plan to secure additional contributions from foundations, corporate leaders and resourceful individuals interested in stabilizing and strengthening support for Missouri Public Schools. A complete list of MPSA members can be found on the MPSA website: mopublicschooladvocates.org
What are the benefits of
joining MPSA?Answer: Your MPSA membership will help do the following: • Ensure that the public schools have a
strong voice speaking out on their behalf. • Unite public school supporters from
throughout Missouri under an inclusive umbrella which will provide real political clout.
• Support candidates for the Missouri General Assembly who truly are public education supporters.
Who is leading MPSA?
Answer: The Board of Directors is a voluntary group of Missouri educators (mostly retired) and citizens who simply believe that the public school is the institution which has done the most to make our nation great. These individuals receive no compensation and each has made at least a $1,000 contribution to MPSA. Bios of all current board members are provided on the MPSA website at mopublicschooladvocates.org.
Board of Directors
Gary Sharpe – President – Chesterfield
James Ritter – Vice President Columbia
Peggy Cochran – SecretaryLake of the Ozarks
Carole Kennedy – Treasurer
Columbia
Board of Directors (Cont.)
David BethelKirksville
John Cary
St. Louis
Dan Colgan
St. Joseph
Tom Cummings
North Kansas City
Jim Dunn
Liberty
Luana GiffordJefferson City
Jim KreiderNixa
Sara Lampe
Springfield
Carl Peterson
St. Charles
Mary Thomasson
House Springs
How much does it cost to become a member
and how can I join?
Supporting Memberships:
Sustaining Memberships:
Founding Memberships:
$10-99
$100-999
$1,000+
Join online TODAY at: mopublicschooladvocates.org
Help MPSA tell the Public Education
story.
