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Aurora Charter School District

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2520 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hennepin County
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PH: (612) 870-3891
FAX: (612) 870-4287

  • Grades K-8
  • 294 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 33% (2011)
 13% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2011)
 27% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 54% (2010)
 35% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 7% (2011)
 9% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 32% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 23% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 32% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 32% (2010)
 24% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 8% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 21% (2011)
 20% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 35% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 33% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 56% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 24% (2011)
 20% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 31% (2010)
 13% (2009)
 56% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

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 Students33%
Female28%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals33%
Students without disabilities33%
Eligible for LEP services33%
Non-migrant33%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female56%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals50%
Students without disabilities50%
Eligible for LEP services50%
Non-migrant50%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female61%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals46%
Students without disabilities54%
Eligible for LEP services48%
Non-migrant50%

ScienceThis District
All Students7%
Female6%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals7%
Students without disabilities7%
Eligible for LEP services7%
Non-migrant7%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students32%
Female46%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Students without disabilities39%
Eligible for LEP services33%
Non-migrant32%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students21%
Female21%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals21%
Students without disabilities21%
Eligible for LEP services19%
Non-migrant21%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students33%
Female39%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Students without disabilities36%
Eligible for LEP services33%
Non-migrant33%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female39%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals26%
Students without disabilities26%
Eligible for LEP services24%
Non-migrant24%
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
 30% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 32% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 25% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 8% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 11% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 13% (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 Students30%
Female28%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals30%
Students without disabilities30%
Eligible for LEP services30%
Non-migrant30%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students32%
Female33%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Students without disabilities32%
Eligible for LEP services32%
Non-migrant32%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students25%
Female31%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Students without disabilities25%
Eligible for LEP services26%
Non-migrant25%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students8%
Female9%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals8%
Students without disabilities9%
Eligible for LEP services8%
Non-migrant8%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students11%
Female0%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals11%
Students without disabilities11%
Eligible for LEP services9%
Non-migrant11%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students13%
Female15%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals14%
Students without disabilities13%
Eligible for LEP services13%
Non-migrant13%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic98%6%
White, not Hispanic<1%76%
Black, not Hispanic<1%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%6%
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 program92%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$8,648$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support<1%7%
Administration16%9%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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