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Duluth Public Schools Academy

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1750 Kenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
St. Louis County
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PH: (218) 728-9556
FAX: (218) 728-2075

  • Grades K-8
  • 814 students
  • 4 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grades 3 through 8 and 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.
  • Students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1417
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%76%
Black, not Hispanic9%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%2%
Hispanic1%6%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program50%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,338$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%65%
Student and staff support2%7%
Administration19%9%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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