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Blackduck Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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156 First Street NE
Blackduck, MN 56630
Beltrami County
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PH: (218) 835-5200
FAX: (218) 835-4491

  • Grades PK-12
  • 639 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 96% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 36% (2011)
 40% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 48% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 39% (2011)
 39% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 43% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 79% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 41% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 20% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 53% (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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district
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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 Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals87%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals91%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Receiving special education services67%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female82%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals80%
Economically non-disadvantaged100%
Receiving special education services73%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female32%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals37%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Receiving special education services9%
Students without disabilities44%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant36%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals86%
Economically non-disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female100%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals82%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services20%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female32%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White34%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals25%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students without disabilities46%
Not limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant39%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female69%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals71%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students41%
Female29%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals25%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students without disabilities40%
Not limited English proficient41%
Non-migrant41%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female56%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals43%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities60%
Not limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant53%
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
 86% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 73% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 58% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 71% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 59% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 49% (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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district
Back to top >
 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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals87%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Receiving special education services46%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students58%
Female50%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Receiving special education services27%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students71%
Female55%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals68%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities69%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals50%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students without disabilities65%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities59%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
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
 96% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 81% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 87% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 47% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 46% (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

Compare all high schools in this district
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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 Students96%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals92%
Economically non-disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female75%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals75%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students47%
Female29%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals25%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities47%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%
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 teacher1316
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%2%
Black, not Hispanic2%10%
Hispanic1%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%6%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%33%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,849$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%65%
Student and staff support3%7%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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