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Ramsey Fine Arts Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 962 students

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Posted November 16, 2009

The staff seem to be very passionate. The love these kids and want them to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

There are three reasons I love Ramsey. One is that it serves an ethnically diverse, largely inner-city, 'under-privileged' student population. Another is that it serves a high percentage of Latino students and approximately half the teaching staff is bilingual in Spanish, which provides an encouraging environment for students and families who primarily speak Spanish, as well as giving native English speakers the opportunity to learn Spanish. The other (and certainly not the least important) is that it offers a stringed instrument music program, required for students in grades one through five, and offered as an elective for grades six through eight. This program provides an incredible learning opportunity for all students, and especially for those who might not ever be offered such an experience otherwise. For fifteen years I have watched many students benefit from the small group instruction, a different kind of learning, and the joy of the music. Many students who otherwise struggle in school often gain a new sense of accomplishment with this program, and learn much about listening, focus, and working together as a group. Year after year, the program is threatened by budget cuts, as a 'secondary' or non-essential program. I want to see it continue to go strong and, more than ever, to be considered essential. It is one of the truly exceptional things about Ramsey of which I never tire of being a part.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 3, 2009

Watching kids of different backgrounds learn through performance i invaluable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2008

great staff. work hard to implement PBIS!


Posted September 24, 2007

My daughter started here as a Kindergartener. There are 27 kids in her classroom, and as near as I can tell, there is no teachers aid to help out. I was not impressed by the staff -- both teachers, and administration. I attempted to speak to administration about my concerns and it took me 10 minutes to have anyone actually acknowlege my presense at the front desk. I am transfering my daughter to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

I am very dissapointed in Ramsey IFAC. They seem to be teaching to the lowest common denominator. When contacting the Administration about this problem there is little or no response. Our Daughter is above average and is completely bored! She will not be continuing at Ramsey next year. Discipline and safety is very bad. Look for another school!
—Submitted by Kate Kipling, a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

I have 2 students at RIFA, and I am grateful for the teachers at Ramsey. One of my students has experienced great difficulty this school year and I have been given genuine support and practical information, above and beyond what is expected of a public school. In spite of the demands of the public school of today, these people are working with limited funds or as in most cases, no funds at all! On top of very little support from most parents, increasing demands from public school bureaucy, larger classrooms, plus increasing concerns about child safety it is a wonder that they are able to teach anything, dealing with all of these issues on a daily basis, it is amazing they can teach anything at all. I believe it would be a better choice of time to find ways to help them, and less time criticizing them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2007

My daughter began as an 8th grader, and has made friends, but no close ones, she's been harassed, taunted, and endured horrendous language at Ramsey. She's had her lock stolen off her locker repeatedly, along with things out of it-- as well as things stolen from her binder during class. This is not a good experience, and while the staff was both responsive and kind, and did their best, there seems to be no hope of any turn around at present. I also feel a fine arts school should offer more than one language and somewhat broader options for higher achieving students than does Ramsey.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2006

I feel the staff of Ramsey IFAC have great hearts and creative ideas for teaching children. I think they could benefit from stronger leadership. I am very concerned about the discipline and safety of children. I also wish we had after school activities for children in addition to the homework help and ALS programs. As a parent of two children that attend Ramsey, I am disappointed by our Fine Arts piece. We have a strings program,band and choir. I do believe some of the community schools in our area have the same programs. What makes Ramsey a Fine Arts Magnet? no dance, theater (performance), visual arts,or production? Not to mention no sports other than basketball. I have to say I have been disappointed by the choices of the Principal of Ramsey IFAC. I feel the direction of the school has been by his leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2006

As a parent on nine children attending Ramsey International Fine Arts Center, I have been through four principals, voting on uniforms, discipline policies and bussing concerns for many years. I strongly believe that the 'arts' is what it is all about. My boys now play instruments, with some prooding of 'please practice' instead of breaking windows by throwing rocks at any car on the street and running. My girls now bring home homework and review with each other. All of them work hard in putting music, art and drama into their studies as well as when they visit the Walker Art Center. They answer some of the questions that the musem guides ask. I am very proud of them. They did not do it alone they had great teachers too! Ramsey is what you make it. The family Art Nights are wonderful to have too. Ramsey is a great school.chp
—Submitted by chp, a parent


Posted December 19, 2005

I am in the 7th grade and I feel that since Ramsey is a 'fine arts school' we should be able to express ourselves. Throughout uniforms we are unable to do so. The rules make everyone feel as if we are little elementary students when we are actually middle schoolers. The sports at Ramsey are not good. All we have is a basketball team. No football,soccer,baseball, or hockey. Thats not real good considering this is a 'fine arts school.' I also feel that the principle needs to pay more attention to what goes on in the school rather then doing absolutely nothing. Up until the uniforms have started I actually thought Ramsey was a very nice school. Now to me it has all gone down hill! Stop paying so much attention to the clothes we wear and start focusing on our grades and behavior. Lets just say I am very dissapointed.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 2, 2005

I am in the 8th grade at Ramsey IFAC. I have been going here for 6 years now. It is so much fun. I love to play the cello and the flute and thatnks to Ramsey i can play both. There are so many things that you can do at Ramsey wheter its signing, musicals, crafts, learning spanish, and much more. Your kids will love you so much if you send them here.
—Submitted by Lauren, a student


Posted August 14, 2004

Wonderful it is a good invironment for the children but it did better when the children can dress freely and not in uniforms and express themselves but all together the system is great I neednt say more
—Submitted by Bridget Rowlings-Morsenn, a parent


Posted March 19, 2004

What great opportunities my children have had in attending this school. In a diverse population, they have learned respect and fine musical skills along with the basics!
—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 83% in 2010.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
40%
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

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
12%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
41%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
26%
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 Students61%
Female71%
Male51%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners49%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant61%
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 Students29%
Female28%
Male29%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners12%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant29%
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 Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant44%
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 Students41%
Female47%
Male31%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners10%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant41%
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 Students45%
Female36%
Male61%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant45%
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 Students56%
Female54%
Male57%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English72%
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 76% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
29%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
21%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
4%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
17%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%
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 Students32%
Female37%
Male26%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners26%
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant32%
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 Students15%
Female13%
Male16%
Black10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners10%
Proficient in English20%
Non-migrant15%
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 Students17%
Female16%
Male18%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners4%
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant17%

Science

All Students21%
Female18%
Male23%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic10%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English28%
Non-migrant21%
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 Students26%
Female26%
Male28%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners16%
Proficient in English32%
Non-migrant26%
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 Students40%
Female35%
Male49%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners21%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant40%
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 Students27%
Female23%
Male30%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant27%

Science

All Students12%
Female4%
Male19%
Black3%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Economically non-disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities11%
English language learners3%
Proficient in English18%
Non-migrant12%
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
Black 37% 10%
Hispanic 37% 6%
White 20% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%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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1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Phone: (612) 668-4040

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