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Moorhead 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

2410 14th St South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Clay County
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PH: (218) 284-3300

Grades PK, 1-12
5489 students
9 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2012)

75% (2011)

70% (2010)

74% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

80% (2010)

80% (2009)

82% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2012)

68% (2011)

73% (2010)

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

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

Math

74% (2010)

67% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2012)

79% (2011)

77% (2010)

68% (2009)

79% (2008)

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

Science

36% (2011)

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

Math

70% (2010)

61% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

72% (2012)

68% (2011)

65% (2010)

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math

66% (2010)

69% (2009)

78% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

69% (2012)

66% (2011)

64% (2010)

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

77% (2010)

72% (2009)

77% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2012)

64% (2011)

67% (2010)

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

Science

41% (2011)

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

Math

60% (2010)

69% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

70% (2012)

73% (2011)

80% (2010)

75% (2009)

74% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

38% (2012)

51% (2011)

41% (2010)

43% (2009)

40% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

53% (2011)

56% (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	71%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	50%
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	64%
Economically non-disadvantaged	86%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	45%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	67%
White	85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	69%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	55%
Students without disabilities	87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	39%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	47%
White	84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	66%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	23%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	53%
White	76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	58%
Economically non-disadvantaged	82%
Receiving special education services	40%
Students without disabilities	78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	67%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	31%
White	73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	51%
Economically non-disadvantaged	78%
Receiving special education services	36%
Students without disabilities	74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	27%
White	75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	48%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	32%
Students without disabilities	75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	10%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	73%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	29%
White	74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	49%
Economically non-disadvantaged	80%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	75%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	34%
Male	40%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	36%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	0%
White	40%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	18%
Economically non-disadvantaged	45%
Receiving special education services	6%
Students without disabilities	41%
Proficient in English	39%
Non-migrant	38%

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)

65% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

74% (2012)

62% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

56% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

66% (2012)

52% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

61% (2012)

46% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

66% (2012)

54% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

41% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

64% (2012)

52% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science

43% (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	71%
Male	72%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	50%
White	76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	57%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	50%
Students without disabilities	76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	25%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	77%
Black	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	50%
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	53%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	24%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	60%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	24%
White	63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	41%
Economically non-disadvantaged	67%
Receiving special education services	28%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	9%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	67%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	17%
White	73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	51%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Receiving special education services	28%
Students without disabilities	72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	30%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	64%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	31%
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	45%
Economically non-disadvantaged	72%
Receiving special education services	34%
Students without disabilities	66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	22%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	66%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	14%
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	42%
Economically non-disadvantaged	79%
Receiving special education services	30%
Students without disabilities	72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	18%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	35%
Male	45%
Black	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	18%
White	46%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	16%
Economically non-disadvantaged	56%
Receiving special education services	11%
Students without disabilities	45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	0%
Proficient in English	43%
Non-migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	64%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	31%
White	69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	37%
Economically non-disadvantaged	80%
Receiving special education services	13%
Students without disabilities	70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	5%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	41%
Male	46%
Black	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	20%
Economically non-disadvantaged	53%
Receiving special education services	12%
Students without disabilities	46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	5%
Proficient in English	45%
Non-migrant	44%

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

93% (2012)

93% (2011)

92% (2010)

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

74% (2012)

75% (2011)

84% (2010)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math

57% (2012)

59% (2011)

58% (2010)

58% (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	93%
Female	98%
Male	88%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	87%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Receiving special education services	73%
Students without disabilities	95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	31%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	36%
White	78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	79%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	53%
Male	60%
Black	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	0%
White	61%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	65%
Receiving special education services	14%
Students without disabilities	61%
Proficient in English	58%
Non-migrant	57%

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
White, not Hispanic	83%	76%
Hispanic	9%	6%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	6%

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	32%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.