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Sweeney Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 683 students

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Posted November 16, 2006

I love Sweeney Elementary. I have had children attending the school for 6 years. Currently I have one in fourth grade and child in second grade. I have volunteered each year in the school. The teachers I have worked with are excellent. The have good control of the class room, are positive and upbeat and you can tell they really care about the kids. The principal is very hands on and involved with the programs in the school. You see him out walking around the school interacting with the students and teachers. He relates well with students, teachers and parents. There is an active parent teacher organization at Sweeney that plans fun after school activities. My children love going to school. They feel safe there and are succeeding academically.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
55%
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 Students82%
Female88%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners71%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant82%
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 Students78%
Female84%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant78%
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 Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant82%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
67%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners71%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant87%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students50%
Female57%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant50%
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 65% 76%
Hispanic 23% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
Black 5% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%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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1001 Adams St South
Shakopee, MN 55379
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Phone: (952) 496-5832

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