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Cedar Riverside Community School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1610 S 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 664-1381
FAX: (612) 339-2951

  • Grades K-8
  • 143 students
  • 1 school

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 31% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 31% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 39% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2011)
 38% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 46% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 46% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2010)
 60% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 55% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 14% (2011)
 24% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

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 Students58%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Students without disabilities58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Students without disabilities80%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Male73%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals77%
Students without disabilities77%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant77%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Male33%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Students without disabilities41%
Not limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant39%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals79%
Students without disabilities82%
Non-migrant79%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female46%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals50%
Students without disabilities50%
Non-migrant46%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female80%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Students without disabilities73%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis District
All Students14%
Female18%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals14%
Students without disabilities17%
Non-migrant14%
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
 67% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 24% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 36% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 15% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 69% (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 and middle schools in this district
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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 Students67%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Students without disabilities67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students67%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Students without disabilities80%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students24%
Male18%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals24%
Students without disabilities24%
Not limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant24%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students36%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals36%
Students without disabilities46%
Non-migrant36%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students15%
Female18%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals17%
Students without disabilities17%
Non-migrant15%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students69%
Female82%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals69%
Students without disabilities75%
Non-migrant69%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1116
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic86%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%6%
White, not Hispanic2%76%
Hispanic2%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 program89%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$13,236$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional73%65%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration16%9%
Other expenditures7%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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