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Greenvale Park Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 487 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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
49%
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 Students68%
Female83%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant68%
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 Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant75%
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 Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant85%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
66%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
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 Students65%
Female75%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant78%
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 Students70%
Female59%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners33%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students55%
Female51%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant55%
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 75% 76%
Hispanic 20% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Black 3% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Northfield, MN 55057
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