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Minneapolis 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

807 NE Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 668-0000
FAX: (612) 668-0195

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Grades PK-12
34,934 students
96 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

64% (2012)

58% (2011)

54% (2010)

59% (2009)

53% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

65% (2010)

69% (2009)

63% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

54% (2012)

56% (2011)

53% (2010)

51% (2009)

49% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

55% (2010)

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

60% (2012)

61% (2011)

54% (2010)

51% (2009)

50% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science

29% (2011)

25% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

46% (2010)

50% (2009)

47% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

57% (2012)

52% (2011)

50% (2010)

48% (2009)

49% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math

47% (2010)

41% (2009)

47% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2012)

54% (2011)

46% (2010)

45% (2009)

45% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

48% (2010)

46% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

56% (2012)

54% (2011)

50% (2010)

46% (2009)

46% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science

29% (2011)

31% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math

41% (2010)

45% (2009)

42% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

58% (2012)

55% (2011)

54% (2010)

54% (2009)

48% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

27% (2012)

37% (2011)

31% (2010)

28% (2009)

26% (2008)

25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

31% (2011)

32% (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	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
Black	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	45%
White	91%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	47%
Economically non-disadvantaged	93%
Receiving special education services	26%
Students without disabilities	69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	43%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	50%
Black	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	39%
White	85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	37%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	21%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	28%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	58%
Black	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	43%
White	89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	45%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	27%
Students without disabilities	65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	28%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	61%
Male	53%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	39%
White	84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	39%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	25%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	40%
White	83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	19%
Students without disabilities	58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	22%
Proficient in English	61%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	56%
Black	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	41%
White	87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	38%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	23%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	55%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	46%
White	88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	41%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	22%
Students without disabilities	63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	15%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	27%
Black	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	30%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	19%
White	55%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	12%
Economically non-disadvantaged	55%
Receiving special education services	4%
Students without disabilities	30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	4%
Proficient in English	32%
Non-migrant	27%

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

52% (2012)

49% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

45% (2012)

42% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

37% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

36% (2012)

32% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

38% (2012)

29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

35% (2012)

32% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

26% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

39% (2012)

35% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

22% (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	52%
Female	51%
Male	52%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	48%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	33%
White	81%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	34%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	22%
Students without disabilities	56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	32%
Proficient in English	59%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	25%
White	75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	28%
Economically non-disadvantaged	80%
Receiving special education services	18%
Students without disabilities	50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	25%
Proficient in English	52%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	36%
Male	39%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	33%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	19%
White	75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	18%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	16%
Students without disabilities	41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	6%
Proficient in English	47%
Non-migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	34%
Male	38%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	40%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	16%
White	67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	20%
Economically non-disadvantaged	69%
Receiving special education services	15%
Students without disabilities	40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	13%
Proficient in English	43%
Non-migrant	36%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	37%
Male	38%
Black	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	40%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	12%
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	17%
Economically non-disadvantaged	76%
Receiving special education services	13%
Students without disabilities	41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	15%
Proficient in English	44%
Non-migrant	38%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	35%
Male	35%
Black	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	38%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	5%
White	65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	17%
Economically non-disadvantaged	70%
Receiving special education services	12%
Students without disabilities	38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	11%
Proficient in English	42%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	28%
Black	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	11%
White	59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	9%
Economically non-disadvantaged	61%
Receiving special education services	6%
Students without disabilities	30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	1%
Proficient in English	32%
Non-migrant	26%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	39%
Male	39%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	17%
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	22%
Economically non-disadvantaged	72%
Receiving special education services	11%
Students without disabilities	43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	15%
Proficient in English	45%
Non-migrant	39%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	22%
Black	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	16%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	19%
White	57%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	10%
Economically non-disadvantaged	58%
Receiving special education services	4%
Students without disabilities	25%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	4%
Proficient in English	28%
Non-migrant	22%

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

81% (2012)

75% (2011)

77% (2010)

72% (2009)

67% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

62% (2012)

58% (2011)

58% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

38% (2012)

42% (2011)

40% (2010)

40% (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	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	79%
White	94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	74%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	57%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	49%
White	90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	46%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Receiving special education services	25%
Students without disabilities	67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	21%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	39%
Black	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	24%
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	22%
Economically non-disadvantaged	69%
Receiving special education services	7%
Students without disabilities	42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	44%
Non-migrant	38%

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	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	38%	10%
White, not Hispanic	30%	76%
Hispanic	18%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	9%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	5%	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	63%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.