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Rochester Math and Science Academy District

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415 16th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County
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PH: (507) 252-5995

  • Grades K-5
  • 220 students
  • 1 school

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 53% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 63% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2011)
 32% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 19% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 69% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Science
 13% (2011)
 0% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 39% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 63% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 38% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 65% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 65% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 95% (2011)
 35% (2010)
 45% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 57% (2010)
 85% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 39% (2011)
 86% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 8% (2011)
 0% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (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 Students89%
Female94%
Male82%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals89%
Students without disabilities89%
Eligible for LEP services89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female47%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Students without disabilities57%
Eligible for LEP services55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female73%
Male42%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals57%
Students without disabilities59%
Eligible for LEP services57%
Non-migrant57%

ScienceThis District
All Students13%
Female18%
Male8%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals14%
Students without disabilities14%
Eligible for LEP services14%
Non-migrant14%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Female50%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals38%
Students without disabilities38%
Eligible for LEP services38%
Non-migrant38%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals95%
Students without disabilities95%
Eligible for LEP services95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male33%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Students without disabilities39%
Eligible for LEP services39%
Non-migrant39%

ScienceThis District
All Students8%
Female17%
Male0%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals9%
Students without disabilities9%
Eligible for LEP services9%
Non-migrant9%
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
 52% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Math
 68% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Math
 39% (2011)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Math
 10% (2011)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Math
 91% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 83% (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 Students52%
Female63%
Male36%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals52%
Students without disabilities52%
Eligible for LEP services52%
Non-migrant52%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
MathThis District
All Students68%
Female80%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Students without disabilities71%
Eligible for LEP services68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
MathThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male33%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Students without disabilities41%
Eligible for LEP services39%
Non-migrant39%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
MathThis District
All Students10%
Female17%
Black10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals10%
Students without disabilities10%
Eligible for LEP services10%
Non-migrant10%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals91%
Students without disabilities91%
Eligible for LEP services91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals83%
Students without disabilities83%
Eligible for LEP services83%
Non-migrant83%
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
Black, not Hispanic100%10%
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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 program98%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$12,990$9,116
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%65%
Student and staff support2%7%
Administration25%9%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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