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Chaska Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 489 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Reading

All Students84%
Female80%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Reading

All Students64%
Female62%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners43%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students62%
Female55%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students58%
Female48%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners33%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant52%

Science

All Students68%
Female65%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners15%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 76%
Hispanic 13% 6%
Black 5% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1800 North Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
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Phone: (952) 556-6300

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