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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 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

3455 153road Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dakota County
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PH: (651) 423-7700
FAX: (651) 423-7633

Grades PK-12
27,496 students
36 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

87% (2011)

83% (2010)

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math

90% (2010)

91% (2009)

90% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

83% (2011)

81% (2010)

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

87% (2010)

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2011)

84% (2010)

81% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science

57% (2011)

53% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

81% (2010)

77% (2009)

80% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

83% (2011)

78% (2010)

80% (2009)

76% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math

77% (2010)

70% (2009)

71% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2011)

74% (2010)

74% (2009)

72% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math

70% (2010)

69% (2009)

64% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

79% (2011)

78% (2010)

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

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

Science

46% (2011)

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

Math

63% (2010)

62% (2009)

65% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

84% (2011)

85% (2010)

85% (2009)

82% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

64% (2011)

56% (2010)

57% (2009)

46% (2008)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science

65% (2011)

67% (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	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	63%
White	90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	73%
Economically non-disadvantaged	91%
Receiving special education services	56%
Students without disabilities	92%
Eligible for LEP services	59%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	65%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	89%
Eligible for LEP services	50%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	73%
White	93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	73%
Economically non-disadvantaged	94%
Receiving special education services	71%
Students without disabilities	92%
Eligible for LEP services	54%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	59%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	9%
White	62%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	64%
Receiving special education services	32%
Students without disabilities	61%
Eligible for LEP services	12%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	81%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	69%
White	87%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	62%
Economically non-disadvantaged	89%
Receiving special education services	55%
Students without disabilities	86%
Eligible for LEP services	29%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	56%
White	83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	83%
Receiving special education services	45%
Students without disabilities	82%
Eligible for LEP services	23%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	64%
White	84%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	59%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	52%
Students without disabilities	82%
Eligible for LEP services	10%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	43%
Male	49%
Black	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	45%
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	21%
White	53%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	21%
Economically non-disadvantaged	53%
Receiving special education services	20%
Students without disabilities	50%
Eligible for LEP services	2%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	46%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	62%
White	88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	59%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Receiving special education services	48%
Students without disabilities	87%
Eligible for LEP services	22%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	61%
Male	66%
Black	21%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	46%
White	68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	39%
Economically non-disadvantaged	68%
Receiving special education services	26%
Students without disabilities	67%
Eligible for LEP services	4%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	33%
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	70%
Receiving special education services	25%
Students without disabilities	70%
Eligible for LEP services	11%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	65%

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

80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math

78% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math

66% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math

54% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math

60% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math

54% (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	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	44%
White	86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	57%
Economically non-disadvantaged	87%
Receiving special education services	53%
Students without disabilities	84%
Eligible for LEP services	47%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	84%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	57%
Economically non-disadvantaged	84%
Receiving special education services	47%
Students without disabilities	83%
Eligible for LEP services	49%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
Black	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	25%
White	71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	38%
Economically non-disadvantaged	73%
Receiving special education services	38%
Students without disabilities	70%
Eligible for LEP services	27%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	31%
White	61%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	26%
Economically non-disadvantaged	62%
Receiving special education services	30%
Students without disabilities	57%
Eligible for LEP services	9%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	35%
White	64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	32%
Economically non-disadvantaged	66%
Receiving special education services	32%
Students without disabilities	63%
Eligible for LEP services	18%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	14%
White	58%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	28%
Economically non-disadvantaged	60%
Receiving special education services	28%
Students without disabilities	56%
Eligible for LEP services	10%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	54%

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

93% (2011)

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

95% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

86% (2011)

87% (2010)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math

74% (2011)

70% (2010)

72% (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	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	90%
White	96%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	80%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Receiving special education services	69%
Students without disabilities	97%
Eligible for LEP services	61%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	77%
White	90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	62%
Economically non-disadvantaged	90%
Receiving special education services	53%
Students without disabilities	90%
Eligible for LEP services	24%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	76%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	55%
White	79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	49%
Economically non-disadvantaged	79%
Receiving special education services	37%
Students without disabilities	78%
Eligible for LEP services	12%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%

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	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	9%	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	6%
Hispanic	5%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	17%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,042	$9,116

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	71%	65%
Student and staff support	6%	7%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	18%

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