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Watertown-Mayer Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1001 Highway 25 NW
Watertown, MN 55388
Carver County
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PH: (952) 955-0480
FAX: (952) 955-0481

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1622 students
  • 5 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 90% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 77% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 68% (2011)
 62% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 87% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 59% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 82% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 66% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 69% (2011)
 66% (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
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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 Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals68%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant79%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Receiving special education services46%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals79%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Receiving special education services56%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals57%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Receiving special education services28%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals71%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Receiving special education services9%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals69%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities77%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female51%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Receiving special education services20%
Students without disabilities62%
Not limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals77%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students66%
Female73%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals47%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities69%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals65%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
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
 68% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 81% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 68% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 67% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 69% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 71% (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
Back to top >
 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 Students68%
Female65%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals56%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Receiving special education services40%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant68%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals77%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Receiving special education services55%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals57%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities71%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students67%
Female63%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals47%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Receiving special education services36%
Students without disabilities71%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals61%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities74%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students71%
Female80%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals58%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Receiving special education services36%
Students without disabilities76%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
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
 88% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 88% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 76% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 69% (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
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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 Students88%
Female96%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals75%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals85%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals73%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%
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 teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%76%
Hispanic2%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%6%
Black, not Hispanic1%10%
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 DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program16%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$8,121$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%65%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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