Test Scores for Rochester Math & Science Academy

Rochester Math & Science Academy

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

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

415 16th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County
Map >

PH: (507) 252-5995

Grades 1-8
220 students
1 school

View all schools in this district >

MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

54% (2012)

89% (2011)

94% (2010)

28% (2009)

53% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

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, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

29% (2012)

55% (2011)

32% (2010)

21% (2009)

19% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

Math

59% (2010)

28% (2009)

44% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

56% (2012)

57% (2011)

48% (2010)

50% (2009)

69% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

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, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2012)

38% (2011)

95% (2010)

50% (2009)

65% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

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, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

36% (2012)

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 71% in 2012.

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, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

79% (2012)

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 72% in 2012.

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, 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

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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	54%
Female	57%
Male	50%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	54%
Students without disabilities	57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	29%
Female	36%
Male	21%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	31%
Students without disabilities	30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	32%
Non-migrant	30%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	42%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	56%
Students without disabilities	67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	53%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	64%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	44%
Students without disabilities	47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	47%
Non-migrant	44%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	36%
Students without disabilities	36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	39%
Non-migrant	36%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	79%
Students without disabilities	79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	78%
Non-migrant	79%

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

58% (2012)

52% (2011)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math

50% (2012)

68% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science

28% (2012)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

Math

61% (2012)

39% (2011)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math

74% (2012)

10% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math

40% (2012)

91% (2011)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

13% (2012)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Math

79% (2012)

83% (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 and middle 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	58%
Female	64%
Male	50%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	58%
Students without disabilities	61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	58%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	67%
Male	31%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	50%
Students without disabilities	48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	52%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	17%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	28%
Students without disabilities	33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	24%
Non-migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	50%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	61%
Students without disabilities	67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	59%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	67%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	72%
Students without disabilities	71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	77%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Black	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	40%
Students without disabilities	40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	43%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	13%
Female	14%
Black	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	13%
Students without disabilities	13%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	13%
Non-migrant	13%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	93%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	78%
Students without disabilities	78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	78%
Non-migrant	78%

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	16	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	100%	10%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	98%	33%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.