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Highland Elementary School

Public | 2-6 | 452 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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
32%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students83%
Female78%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students78%
Female88%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant78%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
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 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%
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 Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students42%
Female39%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant43%
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 Students68%
Female73%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
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 76% 76%
Hispanic 20% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Black 1% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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801 North Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: (218) 281-5600

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