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Delano Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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700 Elm Avenue E
Delano, MN 55328
Wright County
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PH: (763) 972-3365
FAX: (763) 972-6706

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2294 students
  • 5 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 49% (2011)
 53% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 58% (2011)
 62% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 88% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 67% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 67% (2011)
 64% (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 Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals90%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Receiving special education services91%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals81%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Receiving special education services74%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals55%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services57%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals9%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Receiving special education services38%
Students without disabilities50%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals85%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services56%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals63%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Receiving special education services60%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services46%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female52%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals42%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Receiving special education services18%
Students without disabilities62%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services39%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students67%
Female58%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities71%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Receiving special education services28%
Students without disabilities71%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
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
 90% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 88% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 65% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 76% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 65% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 70% (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 Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals65%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Receiving special education services82%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students88%
Female85%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals89%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Receiving special education services91%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students76%
Female70%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Receiving special education services45%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Receiving special education services39%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant70%
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
 95% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 89% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 91% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 78% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 82% (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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals83%
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Receiving special education services74%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services39%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students78%
Female71%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals54%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant78%
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 teacher1816
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%6%
Black, not Hispanic1%10%
Hispanic<1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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 program14%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$7,609$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%65%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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