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The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
249 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
267 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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 math in grade 11. 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
284 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
278 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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 math in grade 11. 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
233 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
234 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
271 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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 math in grade 11. 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 75% |
| Female | 81% |
| Male | 66% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disabilities | 46% |
| Students without disabilities | 77% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 76% |
| Non-migrant | 75% |
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 math in grade 11. 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 74% |
| Female | 79% |
| Male | 70% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disabilities | 40% |
| Students without disabilities | 76% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 75% |
| Non-migrant | 74% |
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 math in grade 11. 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 70% |
| Female | 73% |
| Male | 65% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 72% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disabilities | 64% |
| Students without disabilities | 70% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 71% |
| Non-migrant | 70% |
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 math in grade 11. 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
271 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
278 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
237 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.
242 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 63% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 63% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 65% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
| Students without disabilities | 68% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 64% |
| Non-migrant | 63% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 56% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 58% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 59% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 62% |
| Students with disabilities | 44% |
| Students without disabilities | 57% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 57% |
| Non-migrant | 56% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 65% |
| Female | 70% |
| Male | 60% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 67% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disabilities | 36% |
| Students without disabilities | 67% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 67% |
| Non-migrant | 66% |
| All Students | 35% |
| Female | 36% |
| Male | 35% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 37% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 38% |
| Students with disabilities | 18% |
| Students without disabilities | 37% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 36% |
| Non-migrant | 36% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once 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.
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.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
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601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake,
MN 55309
Phone: (763) 262-2567
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