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West Metro Education Program

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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

10 South Tenth St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 752-7202
FAX: (612) 752-7206

Grades 1-12
n/a students
2 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2012)

94% (2011)

67% (2010)

67% (2009)

66% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

78% (2010)

67% (2009)

61% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2012)

81% (2011)

71% (2010)

79% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

74% (2010)

73% (2009)

74% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2012)

81% (2011)

81% (2010)

75% (2009)

79% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science

44% (2011)

47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

66% (2010)

65% (2009)

65% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2012)

80% (2011)

84% (2010)

84% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math

66% (2010)

63% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2012)

81% (2011)

76% (2010)

81% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

65% (2010)

80% (2009)

64% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

81% (2012)

81% (2011)

85% (2010)

77% (2009)

78% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science

43% (2011)

58% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math

72% (2010)

63% (2009)

74% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

71% (2012)

67% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2009)

36% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

17% (2012)

32% (2011)

12% (2010)

5% (2009)

17% (2008)

23% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

45% (2011)

30% (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	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	76%
Economically non-disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	92%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	76%
Male	89%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	71%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	50%
Students without disabilities	85%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	60%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	92%
Students without disabilities	77%
Proficient in English	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	69%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	85%
Receiving special education services	42%
Students without disabilities	79%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	65%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	67%
Students without disabilities	84%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	72%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	65%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	50%
Students without disabilities	83%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	75%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	17%
Male	18%
Black	0%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	4%
Economically non-disadvantaged	32%
Students without disabilities	18%
Proficient in English	17%
Non-migrant	17%

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

74% (2012)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

52% (2012)

63% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

52% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

48% (2012)

55% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

42% (2012)

44% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

49% (2012)

49% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

34% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

46% (2012)

53% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

44% (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	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	57%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	78%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	49%
Male	57%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	44%
Economically non-disadvantaged	57%
Receiving special education services	17%
Students without disabilities	57%
Proficient in English	52%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	19%
Economically non-disadvantaged	73%
Receiving special education services	57%
Students without disabilities	51%
Proficient in English	53%
Non-migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Receiving special education services	75%
Students without disabilities	46%
Proficient in English	49%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	37%
Male	50%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Receiving special education services	23%
Students without disabilities	45%
Proficient in English	44%
Non-migrant	42%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	50%
Male	48%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	23%
Economically non-disadvantaged	59%
Receiving special education services	17%
Students without disabilities	52%
Proficient in English	49%
Non-migrant	49%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	38%
Male	27%
Black	9%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	14%
Economically non-disadvantaged	42%
Receiving special education services	7%
Students without disabilities	37%
Proficient in English	34%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	23%
Economically non-disadvantaged	55%
Receiving special education services	8%
Students without disabilities	49%
Proficient in English	47%
Non-migrant	46%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	40%
Male	49%
Black	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	19%
Economically non-disadvantaged	61%
Receiving special education services	31%
Students without disabilities	46%
Proficient in English	45%
Non-migrant	44%

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

95% (2012)

89% (2011)

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

97% (2008)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

78% (2012)

70% (2011)

83% (2010)

85% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

26% (2012)

36% (2011)

29% (2010)

27% (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

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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

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	98%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	87%
Economically non-disadvantaged	100%
Receiving special education services	92%
Students without disabilities	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	61%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	83%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	26%
Male	27%
Black	0%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	8%
Economically non-disadvantaged	46%
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	14	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	48%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	39%	10%
Hispanic	6%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	37%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.