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Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 674 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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
5%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
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

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

62 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

Reading

All Students48%
Female49%
Male48%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant49%
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 Students28%
Female35%
Male20%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners39%
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant28%
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 Students31%
Female26%
Male37%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners20%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant31%
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 Students47%
Female53%
Male38%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant47%
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 Students34%
Female47%
Male22%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners18%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant34%
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 Students42%
Female29%
Male57%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners8%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant42%
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

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
15%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
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

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%
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 Students34%
Female32%
Male37%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant35%
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 Students20%
Female25%
Male15%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners22%
Proficient in English20%
Non-migrant20%
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%
Female22%
Male31%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English23%
Non-migrant26%

Science

All Students11%
Female10%
Male11%
Black3%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English12%
Non-migrant11%
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 Students8%
Female3%
Male15%
Black0%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities10%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English4%
Non-migrant8%
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 Students8%
Female16%
Male0%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic5%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities9%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English11%
Non-migrant8%
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 Students28%
Female13%
Male43%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English32%
Non-migrant28%

Science

All Students3%
Female5%
Male0%
Black3%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities4%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English4%
Non-migrant3%
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 54% 9%
Hispanic 30% 7%
White 6% 74%
Asian 5% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mark Bonine
Fax number
  • (612) 668-2940

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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807 27th Ave North
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