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Hinckley-Finlayson School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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201 Main Street
Hinckley, MN 55037
Pine County
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PH: (320) 384-6277
FAX: (320) 384-6135

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1023 students
  • 4 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 58% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 74% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 22% (2011)
 27% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2011)
 55% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 36% (2011)
 29% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 34% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 64% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 30% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 46% (2011)
 58% (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%
Female76%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian30%
White86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals71%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant78%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian50%
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals57%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services10%
Students without disabilities69%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian53%
White85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals77%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female29%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian7%
White29%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals19%
Economically non-disadvantaged26%
Students without disabilities22%
Not limited English proficient22%
Non-migrant22%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian58%
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian27%
White71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals44%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals42%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Receiving special education services27%
Students without disabilities57%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female27%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals24%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Receiving special education services20%
Students without disabilities39%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant36%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female55%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals51%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities65%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students30%
Female35%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White31%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals30%
Economically non-disadvantaged31%
Students without disabilities32%
Not limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant30%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities49%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
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
 61% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 49% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 37% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 42% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 46% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 37% (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 Students61%
Female59%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian30%
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals59%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities62%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students49%
Female43%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian14%
White59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals42%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities52%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students37%
Female42%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian27%
White41%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals23%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students without disabilities37%
Not limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant37%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students42%
Female40%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian25%
White45%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals35%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities46%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students46%
Female46%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian27%
White51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities49%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students37%
Female37%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities40%
Not limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant37%
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
 93% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 71% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 47% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 52% (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 Students93%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian83%
White97%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals90%
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Receiving special education services60%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female61%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals60%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals48%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities50%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%
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 teacher1516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native11%2%
Hispanic2%6%
Black, not Hispanic2%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%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 program46%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$7,970$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%65%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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