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Minnetonka Public School District

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5621 County Rd 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Hennepin County
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PH: (952) 401-5000
FAX: (952) 401-5032

  • Grades PK, 1-12 & ungraded
  • 8728 students
  • 11 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2012)
 93% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math
 94% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2012)
 93% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math
 88% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2012)
 92% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science
 70% (2011)
 67% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2012)
 92% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math
 89% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2012)
 91% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math
 86% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2012)
 92% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science
 70% (2011)
 74% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 84% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading
 94% (2012)
 92% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math
 72% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science
 74% (2011)
 74% (2010)
The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
  • 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 Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals81%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Receiving special education services77%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)42%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant92%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals83%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Receiving special education services68%
Students without disabilities95%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals83%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Receiving special education services71%
Students without disabilities96%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals72%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Receiving special education services63%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services55%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Receiving special education services58%
Students without disabilities92%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant89%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals79%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Receiving special education services65%
Students without disabilities96%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals45%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services16%
Students without disabilities76%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant71%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
  • 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
 91% (2012)
 85% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math
 91% (2012)
 82% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science
 80% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math
 80% (2012)
 75% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math
 87% (2012)
 78% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math
 88% (2012)
 79% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science
 64% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math
 86% (2012)
 76% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science
 77% (2012)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
  • 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 Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals76%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services71%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)59%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals79%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services76%
Students without disabilities92%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals62%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services60%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)46%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals55%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services52%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)64%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Receiving special education services58%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)74%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals60%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Receiving special education services47%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female60%
Male68%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals43%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Receiving special education services27%
Students without disabilities68%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals66%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Receiving special education services48%
Students without disabilities90%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012


ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services22%
Students without disabilities81%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
  • 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
 98% (2012)
 98% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading
 96% (2012)
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 94% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math
 83% (2012)
 82% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in writing in grade 9, in reading in grade 10, and in math in grade 11.
  • 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 Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals98%
Economically non-disadvantaged98%
Receiving special education services78%
Students without disabilities99%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals94%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Receiving special education services74%
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Receiving special education services32%
Students without disabilities87%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in writing in grade 9, in reading in grade 10, and in math in grade 11.
  • 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: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11716

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic91%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%6%
Black, not Hispanic3%10%
Hispanic2%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program17%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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