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Red Lake Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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23990 Highway 1 East
Red Lake, MN 56671
Beltrami County
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PH: (218) 679-1701
FAX: (218) 679-2321

  • Grades K-12
  • 1389 students
  • 7 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 52% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 47% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 50% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 6% (2011)
 8% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 41% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 27% (2011)
 16% (2010)
 18% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 7% (2010)
 12% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 9% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 15% (2011)
 16% (2010)
 12% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 11% (2010)
 9% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 3% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 26% (2011)
 16% (2010)
 7% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 7% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 3% (2011)
 2% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 7% (2010)
 1% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 6% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 26% (2011)
 27% (2010)
 13% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 0% (2011)
 0% (2010)
 2% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 0% (2011)
 0% (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 Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian50%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals50%
Receiving special education services40%
Students without disabilities52%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant50%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian46%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals44%
Students without disabilities49%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant47%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female61%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian54%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Receiving special education services17%
Students without disabilities59%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%

ScienceThis District
All Students6%
Female6%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals5%
Economically non-disadvantaged11%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities7%
Not limited English proficient6%
Non-migrant6%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students27%
Female29%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian26%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals26%
Students without disabilities27%
Not limited English proficient26%
Non-migrant26%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students15%
Female20%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian15%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals16%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities18%
Not limited English proficient15%
Non-migrant15%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students26%
Female32%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian26%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals28%
Receiving special education services9%
Students without disabilities29%
Not limited English proficient26%
Non-migrant26%

ScienceThis District
All Students3%
Female2%
Male4%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian3%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals2%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities4%
Not limited English proficient3%
Non-migrant3%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian25%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals24%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities29%
Not limited English proficient25%
Non-migrant25%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals0%
Students without disabilities0%
Not limited English proficient0%
Non-migrant0%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals0%
Economically non-disadvantaged0%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities0%
Not limited English proficient0%
Non-migrant0%
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
 53% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 39% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 29% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 6% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 1% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 3% (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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district
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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 Students53%
Female51%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian52%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Receiving special education services40%
Students without disabilities53%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students39%
Female44%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian40%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Students without disabilities42%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant40%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students29%
Female35%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian29%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals28%
Economically non-disadvantaged35%
Receiving special education services8%
Students without disabilities31%
Not limited English proficient29%
Non-migrant29%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students6%
Female5%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals5%
Students without disabilities6%
Not limited English proficient6%
Non-migrant6%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students1%
Female0%
Male2%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian1%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals2%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities2%
Not limited English proficient1%
Non-migrant1%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students3%
Female7%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian3%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals2%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities4%
Not limited English proficient3%
Non-migrant3%
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
 51% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 30% (2011)
 31% (2010)
 23% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 0% (2011)
 2% (2010)
 3% (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 Students51%
Female69%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian51%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals49%
Students without disabilities59%
Not limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian29%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities33%
Not limited English proficient29%
Non-migrant29%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals0%
Students without disabilities0%
Not limited English proficient0%
Non-migrant0%
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 teacher916
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%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 program80%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$18,660$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%65%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures23%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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