Test Scores for Prairie Creek Community School

Prairie Creek Community School

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MCA-II Results
MCA-II Results By Subgroup
MCA-III Results
MCA-III Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
Dakota County
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PH: (507) 645-9640
FAX: (507) 645-8234

Grades K-5
178 students
1 school

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2012)

87% (2011)

83% (2010)

91% (2009)

70% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Math

80% (2010)

57% (2009)

55% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2012)

80% (2011)

84% (2010)

71% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

74% (2010)

52% (2009)

74% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2012)

93% (2011)

76% (2010)

89% (2009)

85% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Science

67% (2011)

32% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math

48% (2010)

68% (2009)

75% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
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

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically non-disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	83%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically non-disadvantaged	77%
Students without disabilities	96%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically non-disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	92%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10 and in math in grade 11.
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

55% (2012)

71% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

55% (2012)

53% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

87% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

38% (2012)

40% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
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 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	55%
Female	59%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Economically non-disadvantaged	62%
Students without disabilities	67%
Proficient in English	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	63%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically non-disadvantaged	53%
Students without disabilities	73%
Proficient in English	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically non-disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	88%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	33%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Economically non-disadvantaged	38%
Students without disabilities	38%
Proficient in English	38%
Non-migrant	38%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test students in math in grades 3 through 8 and in science in grades 5, 8 and in high school.
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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	13	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	93%	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	6%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	10%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	9%	33%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.