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Duluth Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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215 N 1st Avenue E
Duluth, MN 55802
St. Louis County
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PH: (218) 336-8700
FAX: (218) 336-8773

  • Grades PK-12
  • 8827 students
  • 29 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 76% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 75% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 42% (2011)
 45% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 53% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 37% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 47% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 73% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 44% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 47% (2011)
 53% (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

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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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic80%
American Indian50%
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals63%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services32%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic80%
American Indian63%
White79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Receiving special education services31%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic73%
American Indian69%
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals66%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services45%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female43%
Male41%
Black2%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic27%
American Indian29%
White47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals18%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services18%
Students without disabilities46%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian44%
White77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Receiving special education services27%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male60%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian48%
White73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Receiving special education services17%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female75%
Male61%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic50%
American Indian29%
White71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals44%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Receiving special education services13%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic27%
American Indian5%
White40%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals19%
Economically non-disadvantaged48%
Receiving special education services5%
Students without disabilities41%
Not limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant37%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic82%
American Indian35%
White76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services24%
Students without disabilities77%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students44%
Female38%
Male51%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic30%
American Indian28%
White46%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals18%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Receiving special education services5%
Students without disabilities48%
Not limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic60%
American Indian12%
White48%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals29%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Receiving special education services8%
Students without disabilities49%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%
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
 69% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 62% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 50% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 30% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 36% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 45% (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

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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 Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic50%
American Indian45%
White75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities76%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic50%
American Indian35%
White66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals47%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Receiving special education services27%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students50%
Female49%
Male51%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic36%
American Indian18%
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services20%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant50%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students30%
Female27%
Male32%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian4%
White32%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals17%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Receiving special education services4%
Students without disabilities33%
Not limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant30%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
Black8%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian13%
White40%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals16%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Receiving special education services2%
Students without disabilities39%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant36%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic27%
American Indian17%
White48%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals21%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Receiving special education services4%
Students without disabilities50%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
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
 89% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 77% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 81% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 52% (2011)
 52% (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

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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 Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic90%
American Indian73%
White91%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals78%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Receiving special education services45%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic82%
American Indian40%
White80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals60%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Receiving special education services33%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students52%
Female47%
Male58%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic30%
American Indian36%
White54%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals28%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services5%
Students without disabilities57%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
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 Hispanic83%76%
Black, not Hispanic7%10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native6%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%6%
Hispanic2%6%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program39%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$9,744$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%65%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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