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Hopkins Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
Hennepin County
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PH: (952) 988-4000
FAX: (952) 988-4108

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7260 students
  • 12 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 77% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 43% (2011)
 47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 49% (2011)
 58% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 82% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 51% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 64% (2011)
 59% (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 Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals56%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Receiving special education services39%
Students without disabilities80%
Eligible for LEP services31%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant73%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals59%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Receiving special education services45%
Students without disabilities81%
Eligible for LEP services33%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant76%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals71%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Receiving special education services76%
Students without disabilities86%
Eligible for LEP services43%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals18%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Receiving special education services31%
Students without disabilities45%
Eligible for LEP services5%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant43%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals62%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services47%
Students without disabilities82%
Eligible for LEP services16%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant79%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities78%
Eligible for LEP services13%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant74%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Receiving special education services30%
Students without disabilities79%
Eligible for LEP services25%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female45%
Male53%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals22%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Receiving special education services14%
Students without disabilities52%
Eligible for LEP services0%
Not limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant49%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Receiving special education services49%
Students without disabilities85%
Eligible for LEP services0%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant82%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students51%
Female49%
Male52%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals21%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services19%
Students without disabilities53%
Eligible for LEP services6%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant51%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals37%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Receiving special education services33%
Students without disabilities67%
Eligible for LEP services0%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant64%
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
 62% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 63% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 43% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 55% (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 Students62%
Female64%
Male59%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals40%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services33%
Students without disabilities67%
Eligible for LEP services16%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services42%
Students without disabilities66%
Eligible for LEP services25%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant63%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals30%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Receiving special education services34%
Students without disabilities57%
Eligible for LEP services12%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant54%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male60%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals36%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services38%
Students without disabilities61%
Eligible for LEP services14%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant60%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students43%
Female41%
Male45%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals20%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Receiving special education services23%
Students without disabilities45%
Eligible for LEP services5%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant43%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students55%
Female55%
Male55%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals28%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Receiving special education services21%
Students without disabilities58%
Eligible for LEP services17%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant55%
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
 94% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 85% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 87% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 58% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 76% (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 Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals86%
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Receiving special education services73%
Students without disabilities95%
Eligible for LEP services30%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Receiving special education services55%
Students without disabilities88%
Eligible for LEP services13%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant85%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Receiving special education services22%
Students without disabilities60%
Eligible for LEP services6%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant58%
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 teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%76%
Black, not Hispanic18%10%
Hispanic6%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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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 program26%33%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,002$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%65%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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