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Fridley Public School District

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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

6000 West Moore Lake Dr
Fridley, MN 55432
Anoka County
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PH: (763) 502-5001
FAX: (763) 502-5040

Grades PK-12
2925 students
8 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2012)

62% (2011)

79% (2010)

81% (2009)

73% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

85% (2010)

79% (2009)

81% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2012)

74% (2011)

67% (2010)

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

76% (2010)

78% (2009)

75% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2012)

71% (2011)

72% (2010)

70% (2009)

53% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science

41% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

69% (2010)

64% (2009)

52% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

66% (2012)

68% (2011)

63% (2010)

51% (2009)

56% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math

68% (2010)

60% (2009)

59% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

61% (2012)

70% (2011)

53% (2010)

52% (2009)

53% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

48% (2010)

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

65% (2012)

57% (2011)

62% (2010)

58% (2009)

62% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science

21% (2011)

26% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math

59% (2010)

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

68% (2012)

69% (2011)

66% (2010)

66% (2009)

64% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

39% (2012)

35% (2011)

38% (2010)

36% (2009)

33% (2008)

29% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

37% (2011)

45% (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

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	76%
Female	82%
Male	69%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	66%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	65%
Students without disabilities	77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	55%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	64%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	45%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	65%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	63%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	58%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	55%
Economically non-disadvantaged	82%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	33%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	58%
Male	62%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	48%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	24%
Proficient in English	65%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	68%
Black	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	49%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	41%
Students without disabilities	68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	25%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	69%
Male	68%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	55%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	43%
Students without disabilities	72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	30%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	34%
Male	43%
Black	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	33%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	20%
Economically non-disadvantaged	56%
Students without disabilities	40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	43%
Non-migrant	39%

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

MCA-III Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Math

72% (2012)

57% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

70% (2012)

72% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

54% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

54% (2012)

42% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

55% (2012)

50% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

48% (2012)

56% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

24% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

63% (2012)

44% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

37% (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

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	72%
Female	68%
Male	76%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	62%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	62%
Students without disabilities	73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	54%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	64%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	60%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	53%
Male	54%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	41%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	16%
Students without disabilities	60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	47%
Proficient in English	55%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	44%
Economically non-disadvantaged	72%
Receiving special education services	35%
Students without disabilities	57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	52%
Proficient in English	55%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	57%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	48%
Economically non-disadvantaged	64%
Receiving special education services	36%
Students without disabilities	57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	42%
Proficient in English	57%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	40%
Male	54%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	37%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Receiving special education services	21%
Students without disabilities	54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	23%
Proficient in English	51%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	19%
Male	31%
Black	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	18%
Hispanic	10%
American Indian	n/a
White	34%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	9%
Economically non-disadvantaged	44%
Receiving special education services	11%
Students without disabilities	26%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	0%
Proficient in English	26%
Non-migrant	24%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	64%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	79%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	32%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	39%
Black	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	20%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	45%
Receiving special education services	0%
Students without disabilities	41%
Proficient in English	39%
Non-migrant	37%

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

MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

88% (2012)

82% (2011)

86% (2010)

77% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

73% (2012)

70% (2011)

70% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

48% (2012)

45% (2011)

51% (2010)

52% (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

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	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	81%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Receiving special education services	61%
Students without disabilities	92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	69%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	60%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	50%
Students without disabilities	76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	35%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	42%
Male	52%
Black	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	47%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	28%
Economically non-disadvantaged	65%
Students without disabilities	50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	53%
Non-migrant	48%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	60%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	21%	10%
Hispanic	9%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	50%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.