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Brainerd Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

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

804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Crow Wing County
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PH: (218) 454-6900
FAX: (218) 454-6901

Grades PK-12
6704 students
12 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2011)

80% (2010)

87% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math

85% (2010)

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2011)

81% (2010)

84% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

84% (2010)

84% (2009)

84% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2011)

79% (2010)

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science

63% (2011)

64% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

69% (2010)

63% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

80% (2011)

75% (2010)

76% (2009)

77% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

63% (2010)

59% (2009)

64% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2011)

69% (2010)

78% (2009)

71% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math

67% (2010)

67% (2009)

64% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2011)

76% (2010)

72% (2009)

77% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

56% (2011)

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

Math

68% (2010)

68% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

84% (2011)

80% (2010)

81% (2009)

72% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

54% (2011)

49% (2010)

42% (2009)

33% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science

64% (2011)

54% (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

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	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	87%
Economically non-disadvantaged	92%
Receiving special education services	73%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	72%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	52%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	78%
Economically non-disadvantaged	93%
Receiving special education services	52%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	43%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	30%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	68%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	46%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	58%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	29%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	69%
Economically non-disadvantaged	82%
Receiving special education services	25%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	43%
Economically non-disadvantaged	66%
Receiving special education services	8%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	77%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	36%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	50%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	36%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	57%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	48%
Economically non-disadvantaged	72%
Receiving special education services	12%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	64%

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

MCA-III Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Math

79% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math

75% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math

62% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math

46% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math

57% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math

63% (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

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	79%
Female	77%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	74%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	54%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	58%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	47%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	42%
Economically non-disadvantaged	76%
Receiving special education services	33%
Students without disabilities	68%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	58%
Receiving special education services	23%
Students without disabilities	49%
Not limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	46%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	41%
Economically non-disadvantaged	68%
Receiving special education services	17%
Students without disabilities	61%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	54%
Economically non-disadvantaged	70%
Receiving special education services	13%
Students without disabilities	68%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

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

MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

96% (2011)

95% (2010)

91% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

87% (2011)

82% (2010)

84% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

67% (2011)

67% (2010)

58% (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

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	96%
Female	99%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	95%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Receiving special education services	72%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	82%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	41%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	51%
Economically non-disadvantaged	75%
Receiving special education services	27%
Students without disabilities	70%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	20	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	10%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	6%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	39%	33%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,279	$9,116

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	65%
Student and staff support	6%	7%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

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