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Aurora Middle School

Charter | 5-8 | 89 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 69% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
n/a
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 Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners45%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 Students52%
Female56%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners50%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant52%
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%
Female56%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners43%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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%
Female31%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners43%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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 60% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

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 59% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
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 62% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%
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 Students26%
Female29%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners27%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant26%

Science

All Students29%
Female35%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners27%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant29%
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%
Female28%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners39%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 Students52%
Female56%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners54%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant52%
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 Students55%
Female44%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners53%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant55%

Science

All Students16%
Female13%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners13%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant16%
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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2103 East 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 722-1999

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