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Faribault Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 871 students

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Posted August 27, 2009

I was impressed with the sixth grade teachers after a rough start as they forgot about 75 incoming students. Not the teacher fault by any means. But the teachers were really great to work with.
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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.

235 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

285 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
56%

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 64% in 2010.

253 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

280 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
36%
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 Students62%
Female70%
Male55%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners31%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners11%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant58%
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 Students57%
Female58%
Male55%
Black5%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners3%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant56%
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.

298 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
28%
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.

311 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
31%
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.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%
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 Students46%
Female40%
Male51%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners12%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant46%
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 Students37%
Female35%
Male39%
Black3%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant37%
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 Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant60%

Science

All Students30%
Female27%
Male32%
Black5%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic5%
Native Americann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant30%
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 73% 76%
Hispanic 20% 6%
Black 5% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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704 17th St SW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 333-6300

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