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Northdale Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1229 students

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Posted May 12, 2010

I have been very pleased overall with the performance of the teachers and administration at Northdale Middle. My three children have all been involved with Northdale and have had positive experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 69% in 2010.

389 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

357 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
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 64% in 2010.

367 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%
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 59% in 2010.

393 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

384 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%
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 Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant76%
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 Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners26%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant71%
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 Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander41%
Hispanic53%
Native American58%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners19%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant69%
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 60% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
55%
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 59% in 2012.

372 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
51%
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.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
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 Students60%
Female57%
Male64%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant60%
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 Students59%
Female54%
Male63%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners19%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant59%
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 Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic53%
Native American36%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant56%

Science

All Students48%
Female49%
Male46%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic40%
Native American29%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant48%
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 75% 76%
Black 11% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%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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11301 Dogwood St NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Phone: (763) 506-5400

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