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Hmong International Academy

Public | PK-8 | 380 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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
24%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
24%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
3%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
28%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
26%

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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
16%
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 Students20%
Female19%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander21%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners21%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant20%
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 Students24%
Female30%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners21%
Proficient in English27%
Non-migrant24%
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%
Female42%
Male11%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander27%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English33%
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 Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander31%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners18%
Proficient in English47%
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 Students45%
Female60%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English44%
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 Students44%
Female50%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English61%
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

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
27%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
8%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
33%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%
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 Students15%
Female6%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander17%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners13%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 Students35%
Female40%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English20%
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 Students9%
Female11%
Male5%
Black6%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities9%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English4%
Non-migrant9%

Science

All Students4%
Female7%
Male0%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities5%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English8%
Non-migrant4%
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 Students13%
Female11%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander16%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners9%
Proficient in English19%
Non-migrant13%
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 Students18%
Female25%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander22%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English20%
Non-migrant18%
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%
Female69%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners43%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant59%

Science

All Students10%
Female8%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander10%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities11%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant10%
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
Asian/Pacific Islander 99% 6%
White 1% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Black 0% 10%
Hispanic N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1501 30th Av North
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