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Minnesota Transitions Charter School

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MCA-II Results
MCA-II Results By Subgroup
MCA-III Results
MCA-III Results By Subgroup
MCA-II/GRAD Results
MCA-II/GRAD Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

2872 26th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 722-9013
FAX: (612) 722-0013

Grades 1-12
3295 students
8 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2012)

67% (2011)

63% (2010)

58% (2009)

58% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

65% (2010)

70% (2009)

57% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

59% (2012)

63% (2011)

62% (2010)

59% (2009)

36% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

59% (2010)

48% (2009)

49% (2008)

28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

59% (2012)

76% (2011)

71% (2010)

55% (2009)

48% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science

42% (2011)

38% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

46% (2010)

43% (2009)

37% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

63% (2012)

62% (2011)

58% (2010)

66% (2009)

44% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math

45% (2010)

36% (2009)

25% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

61% (2012)

60% (2011)

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

45% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

45% (2010)

45% (2009)

28% (2008)

28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2012)

54% (2011)

62% (2010)

57% (2009)

47% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science

41% (2011)

37% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math

38% (2010)

29% (2009)

33% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

62% (2012)

62% (2011)

61% (2010)

60% (2009)

54% (2008)

23% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

15% (2012)

17% (2011)

11% (2010)

12% (2009)

4% (2008)

2% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

41% (2011)

43% (2010)
The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

MCA-II Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	62%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Students without disabilities	71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	24%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	54%
Male	63%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	42%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	47%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	21%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	59%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	45%
Economically non-disadvantaged	80%
Students without disabilities	62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	7%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	72%
Male	53%
Black	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	55%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	40%
Students without disabilities	66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	30%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	68%
Male	54%
Black	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	53%
Economically non-disadvantaged	70%
Receiving special education services	26%
Students without disabilities	67%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	59%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	57%
Economically non-disadvantaged	67%
Receiving special education services	39%
Students without disabilities	66%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	62%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	45%
Economically non-disadvantaged	74%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	67%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	15%
Male	16%
Black	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	0%
White	18%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	9%
Economically non-disadvantaged	20%
Receiving special education services	0%
Students without disabilities	17%
Proficient in English	16%
Non-migrant	15%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

MCA-III Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Math

56% (2012)

51% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

40% (2012)

45% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

45% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

25% (2012)

29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

22% (2012)

29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

40% (2012)

31% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

30% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

35% (2012)

33% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

30% (2012)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

MCA-III Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Students without disabilities	57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	30%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	34%
Male	46%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	32%
Economically non-disadvantaged	51%
Receiving special education services	25%
Students without disabilities	42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	21%
Proficient in English	44%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	42%
Black	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	9%
Students without disabilities	50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	0%
Proficient in English	53%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	25%
Male	25%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	27%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	16%
Economically non-disadvantaged	40%
Receiving special education services	8%
Students without disabilities	27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	13%
Proficient in English	27%
Non-migrant	25%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	22%
Male	22%
Black	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
White	23%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	21%
Economically non-disadvantaged	24%
Receiving special education services	0%
Students without disabilities	25%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	18%
Proficient in English	23%
Non-migrant	22%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	38%
Male	41%
Black	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	53%
Receiving special education services	25%
Students without disabilities	41%
Proficient in English	41%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	28%
Male	32%
Black	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	21%
Economically non-disadvantaged	42%
Receiving special education services	5%
Students without disabilities	35%
Proficient in English	30%
Non-migrant	30%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	31%
Male	38%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	39%
Receiving special education services	10%
Students without disabilities	38%
Proficient in English	35%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	35%
Male	26%
Black	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	15%
Economically non-disadvantaged	49%
Receiving special education services	9%
Students without disabilities	35%
Proficient in English	31%
Non-migrant	31%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

81% (2012)

87% (2011)

82% (2010)

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

66% (2012)

65% (2011)

64% (2010)

63% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

26% (2012)

27% (2011)

24% (2010)

21% (2009)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in writing in grade 9, in reading in grade 10, and in math in grade 11.
The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Compare all high schools in this district

MCA-II/GRAD Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	67%
White	84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	73%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	56%
Students without disabilities	85%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	63%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	49%
Economically non-disadvantaged	78%
Receiving special education services	42%
Students without disabilities	71%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	22%
Male	32%
Black	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	16%
White	31%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	16%
Economically non-disadvantaged	33%
Receiving special education services	2%
Students without disabilities	28%
Proficient in English	26%
Non-migrant	26%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in writing in grade 9, in reading in grade 10, and in math in grade 11.
The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	70%	10%
White, not Hispanic	13%	76%
Hispanic	7%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	7%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	6%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	87%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.