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St. James Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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600 8th Avenue South
St. James, MN 56081
Watonwan County
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PH: (507) 375-5974
FAX: (507) 375-7143

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1093 students
  • 4 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 33% (2011)
 30% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 59% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 52% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2011)
 45% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 49% (2010)
 37% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 42% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 21% (2011)
 36% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 36% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 57% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 35% (2011)
 22% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 44% (2011)
 36% (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 Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals60%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities82%
Eligible for LEP services20%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant75%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female76%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals42%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities64%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant66%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female78%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals53%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female31%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals17%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Receiving special education services8%
Students without disabilities39%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant35%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female66%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals44%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Receiving special education services10%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female55%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals33%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant52%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students42%
Female41%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals21%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Receiving special education services21%
Students without disabilities45%
Not limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant45%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female16%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals6%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Receiving special education services21%
Students without disabilities22%
Not limited English proficient23%
Non-migrant23%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals40%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities37%
Not limited English proficient35%
Non-migrant35%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals24%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities51%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant45%
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
 58% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 38% (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
 33% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 37% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 33% (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

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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 Students58%
Female40%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals40%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities61%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant59%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students38%
Female44%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals25%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students without disabilities40%
Not limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant40%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students29%
Female29%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals11%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities33%
Not limited English proficient29%
Non-migrant29%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students33%
Female27%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals13%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students without disabilities37%
Not limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant34%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students37%
Female33%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals11%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities38%
Not limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant38%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students33%
Female32%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals8%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Receiving special education services23%
Students without disabilities33%
Not limited English proficient34%
Non-migrant34%
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
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 62% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 54% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 51% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 45% (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 Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals81%
Economically non-disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female64%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals47%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Receiving special education services0%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
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 teacher1516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic58%76%
Hispanic40%6%
Black, not Hispanic<1%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%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 program49%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$9,098$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration12%9%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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