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Rochester Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

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

615 7th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County
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PH: (507) 328-3000
FAX: (507) 328-4212

Grades PK-12
16,280 students
35 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2011)

80% (2010)

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math

88% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2011)

76% (2010)

78% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

82% (2010)

82% (2009)

81% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2011)

79% (2010)

75% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science

51% (2011)

55% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

77% (2010)

75% (2009)

75% (2008)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2011)

74% (2010)

78% (2009)

72% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

78% (2010)

76% (2009)

76% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2011)

73% (2010)

71% (2009)

69% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math

76% (2010)

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2011)

75% (2010)

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

47% (2011)

53% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math

66% (2010)

72% (2009)

71% (2008)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

79% (2009)

76% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

60% (2011)

52% (2010)

55% (2009)

48% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science

59% (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

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	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	64%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	86%
Eligible for LEP services	54%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	59%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	49%
Students without disabilities	80%
Eligible for LEP services	44%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	62%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Receiving special education services	55%
Students without disabilities	83%
Eligible for LEP services	45%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	81%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	51%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	51%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	25%
Economically non-disadvantaged	65%
Receiving special education services	27%
Students without disabilities	53%
Eligible for LEP services	13%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	51%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	58%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	41%
Students without disabilities	82%
Eligible for LEP services	31%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	54%
Economically non-disadvantaged	85%
Receiving special education services	30%
Students without disabilities	79%
Eligible for LEP services	27%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	53%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	32%
Students without disabilities	80%
Eligible for LEP services	32%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	47%
Black	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	46%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	22%
Economically non-disadvantaged	58%
Receiving special education services	14%
Students without disabilities	52%
Eligible for LEP services	7%
Not limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	47%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	53%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	41%
Students without disabilities	81%
Eligible for LEP services	26%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	55%
Male	64%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	69%
Receiving special education services	20%
Students without disabilities	63%
Eligible for LEP services	13%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	61%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	70%
Receiving special education services	30%
Students without disabilities	61%
Eligible for LEP services	10%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	59%

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

MCA-III Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Math

69% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math

71% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math

59% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math

59% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math

59% (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

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	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	81%
Receiving special education services	40%
Students without disabilities	73%
Eligible for LEP services	38%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	52%
Economically non-disadvantaged	82%
Receiving special education services	49%
Students without disabilities	74%
Eligible for LEP services	40%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	61%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	73%
Receiving special education services	27%
Students without disabilities	62%
Eligible for LEP services	27%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	60%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	34%
Economically non-disadvantaged	72%
Receiving special education services	21%
Students without disabilities	64%
Eligible for LEP services	22%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	61%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	71%
Receiving special education services	15%
Students without disabilities	64%
Eligible for LEP services	20%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	59%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	37%
Economically non-disadvantaged	69%
Receiving special education services	17%
Students without disabilities	64%
Eligible for LEP services	20%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	59%

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

MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

89% (2011)

91% (2010)

91% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2011)

81% (2010)

81% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

68% (2011)

68% (2010)

67% (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

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	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	75%
Economically non-disadvantaged	95%
Receiving special education services	57%
Students without disabilities	92%
Eligible for LEP services	58%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	44%
Students without disabilities	83%
Eligible for LEP services	31%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	63%
Male	73%
Black	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	36%
Economically non-disadvantaged	78%
Receiving special education services	24%
Students without disabilities	72%
Eligible for LEP services	16%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	68%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	72%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	12%	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	10%	6%
Hispanic	7%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	30%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,482	$9,116

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	65%
Student and staff support	7%	7%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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