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Minnesota Transitions Charter School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2872 26th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 722-9013
FAX: (612) 722-0013

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 3295 students
  • 8 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

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, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 45% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 45% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

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, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 62% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 23% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 17% (2011)
 11% (2010)
 12% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 2% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

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 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grade 11, and in science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
  • 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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services33%
Students without disabilities72%
Eligible for LEP services46%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male58%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals48%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities67%
Eligible for LEP services50%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant63%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals68%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Receiving special education services58%
Students without disabilities78%
Eligible for LEP services67%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female44%
Male40%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals30%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Receiving special education services7%
Students without disabilities48%
Eligible for LEP services18%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant42%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Receiving special education services53%
Students without disabilities64%
Eligible for LEP services9%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals48%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services32%
Students without disabilities64%
Eligible for LEP services36%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant54%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female27%
Male53%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities43%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant41%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian57%
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Receiving special education services42%
Students without disabilities64%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students17%
Female17%
Male17%
Black7%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%
Hispanic9%
American Indian13%
White21%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals11%
Economically non-disadvantaged20%
Receiving special education services10%
Students without disabilities18%
Not limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant17%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female42%
Male41%
Black8%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals26%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities45%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grade 11, and in science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
  • 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

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 MCA-III Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Math
 51% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 45% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 31% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 33% (2011)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8.
  • 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

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 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
MathThis District
All Students51%
Female44%
Male56%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals43%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services23%
Students without disabilities55%
Eligible for LEP services41%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant51%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students45%
Female50%
Male40%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities48%
Eligible for LEP services56%
Not limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant45%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students29%
Female34%
Male24%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White31%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals24%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities34%
Eligible for LEP services31%
Not limited English proficient28%
Non-migrant29%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students29%
Female28%
Male30%
Black10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals16%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Receiving special education services18%
Students without disabilities30%
Eligible for LEP services8%
Not limited English proficient31%
Non-migrant29%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals21%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Receiving special education services16%
Students without disabilities33%
Eligible for LEP services8%
Not limited English proficient32%
Non-migrant31%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students33%
Female30%
Male36%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Receiving special education services17%
Students without disabilities36%
Not limited English proficient34%
Non-migrant33%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8.
  • 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

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 MCA-II/GRAD Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing
 87% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 65% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 63% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 27% (2011)
 24% (2010)
 21% (2009)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math.
  • 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

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 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
WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female96%
Male78%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals84%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services53%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian57%
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Receiving special education services45%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students27%
Female28%
Male25%
Black7%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%
Hispanic18%
American Indian19%
White34%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals20%
Economically non-disadvantaged31%
Receiving special education services14%
Students without disabilities29%
Not limited English proficient27%
Non-migrant27%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math.
  • 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic70%10%
White, not Hispanic13%76%
Hispanic7%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%6%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program87%33%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,589$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%65%
Student and staff support3%7%
Administration17%9%
Other expenditures12%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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