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I could not agree more with the previous parent post regarding homework. Admittedly, I have heard numerous complaints about the amount of homework students receive, however, this should not be a surprise as the school's emphasis is on accleration. I have 3 daughters that have attended Nova for two years now. Currently, 2nd, 5th, and 8th graders. My 8th grader and recently 5th grader have participated in plays that have taken them away from the majority of their school day. To be more specific, the plays were at Minneapolis Childern's Theatre and SteppingStone Theatre. I mention this to make the point that these are professional venues and most should know that the production schedules are crazy and my 5th grader has a rigourous ballet schedule to boot. After all of this, they are still above average students. In fact, my 5th grader is a straight A student. I just wish parents would really take a good look at what they are entering into. It is a tough school, but any student can be successful with parental support. Parent/Educator
—Submitted by a parent
I find the comments on homework interesting. The school set out to have a rigorous curriculum and has high expectations for all students. We have a 7th grader who participates in both fall and spring sports, music, and still has time to complete the required work. Our 4th grader is able to complete his work in less than 30 minutes. Both are children are engaged in the subject matter and enjoy school. Enough said.
—Submitted by a parent
After several years at Nova, I have to revise my rating downward. We still love the curriculum but are becoming increasingly frustrated by the all-consuming homework of upper grades and high school. My 9th-grader regularly is spending 4+ hours per night on homework, and sometimes double that on weekends. (This is from a high-honor roll student who doesn't complain and who never had a problem with the middle-school homework load, which was also significant.) If a child even has even one other activity -- a sport or mock trial -- she is pretty much committed to being up at midnight every night. I second the other parent who says the "major work" calendar is useless. So are the yearly homework logs, which appear to be roundly ignored. My high-schooler will likely tough it out, but I sincerely doubt whether we'll have our second child continue beyond eighth-grade. She's already showing signs of frustration and despair in middle school. I used to be one of the school's biggest backers. I used to think that any child could succeed at Nova. I don't think that anymore.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova is a great school, but that is not to say it is without flaws. It is still a very new school (will have its first graduating class this year) and there are definitely things that need to be worked out, especially in the upper grades. While I understand the philosophy of hard work, sometimes I wonder if it might be a little bit much. The school makes promises that colleges will examine the schools curriculum and adjust accordingly, but I am afraid that many students will be at a disadvantage going into this process simply because of lower GPAs. Many have talked about the homework load. It is not so extreme as many make it out to be, but sometimes it can be excessive. One of the only other real problems with homework is that teachers do not coordinate with each other. The major work calendar is supposed to take care of this, but it does not. Only assignments such as presentations, tests, and lengthy papers go on this calendar. A 4 page paper? A quiz? A 12 page annotation? A lab report? No, not on the calendar. I believe that Nova just needs to find the balance between a rigorous education and putting students at a disadvantage.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova is our second charter school. We attended Eagle Ridge and private schools before. Our 8th grader has really loved the warm welcome and is very active in volleyball and other school activities. Our third grader is loving the supporting learning environment and the new facility is just beautiful. The school has a very long waiting list of people wanting to attend and you can feel that most of the families there are truly excited to be part of the community of students, teachers, parents and school administrators. We are staying here.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova is wonderful school. I have had 2 kids there since the first day. I have a child who will be in the first graduating class and we are so excited. It is a great place for learning but you must understand what you are getting into. My oldest child went to a public high school in St Paul. She was a straight A student in the IB program but her experience was not like Nova.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova is a niche school; it claims to be rigorous with an accelerated curriculum, and it delivers on that promise. I can't imagine how hard it is to hold to those expectations. The parents below who are upset should simply choose an easier school for their children. That is why Nova is a choice. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent
We've been at Nova for several years. We chose Nova for the academics but am so disappointed. They are a school of homework, homework, and more homework. They do nothing to teach the children the love of learning. I could not be more disappointed in Nova. Every year gets worse and worse. I can't tell you enough - please consider a different school. No parent should have the regret that I have. Even my own child can't wait to be out of Nova. The teachers lack compassion. The academics aren't worth what your child will lose in the long run. Please, save yourself the regret.
—Submitted by a parent
My son is now in 6th grade and has been at Nova since Kindergarten. I also will be removing my son from this school for 7th grade due to the overwhelming amount of homework and lack of support despite meetings upon meetings. Keep in mind that if it turns out your kid is not able to keep up with 11th/12th-grade level history readings in 6th grade, for instance, that there are no modifications for your child unless he receives a special-education test result that indicates he is "slow". My child tested at a 10th grade reading level and can't follow much of the readings, for instance. In any other school, he'd likely be an A student, but at Nova, get gets straight Ds and Fs despite 3-5 hours of homework per night. My son feels like a failure despite working hard. The nightly homework is so extensive that he can't find time to review for tests. He stays awake 1-2 hours past bedtime routinely to try to catch up in SIXTH GRADE. The most redeeming quality about Nova is that it's urban and exceptionally safe. Bullying is a minor problem. Parents are involved in the school. Your child will learn, but it might break their spirit and the essence of their childhood in the process.
—Submitted by a parent
Our daughter is experiencing her first year at Nova, and I often wish I could repeat school simply to have her experience there. She is excited to tell us about her studies, and yes, she has real, substantive homework that challenges her. Perhaps best of all, I see the staff creating an atmosphere of excellence, where the children are accepted to build and maintain intellectual curiosity and fortitude.
—Submitted by a parent
Our family has been at Nova for 3 years now and we have had a wonderful experience. Both of my children are average students but are always excited about what they are learning and they are learning a lot. The teachers have been responsive when I have had questions or concerns. The administration has done a wonderful job in seeing the new campus project become a reality. No school is going to be perfect for everyone but we are very happy with our choice to move our kids here.
—Submitted by a parent
We love this school. I have one child in the upper school (8th) and one in the lower school (5th). First and foremost, this is an awesome curriculum. I love how art-music-history-literature all are tied together so that when students study literature from a time period, they also learn the music/art/history of that period. Every family has its own perspective on homework, but I'm going to be the contrarian: I don't think there's too much. My fifth-grader averages less than an hour a day, and the eighth-grader has about an hour and a half -- sometimes far less. Sure, when there's a project or research paper due, the older one might have a block of a couple hours working on research or rough drafts over the weekend, but she's learning interesting stuff and seems to enjoy it. In addition, I like that the athletic program is growing, with the varsity level sports (soccer and volleyball) this fall, and more to come. We have been very pleased with the choir program, drama club (for younger students) and fall and spring drama productions, which are really quite impressive.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova has worked out very well for our family. Some of our kids have had easier times than the others and some have had teacher conflicts but that is true of any school (or life- have you always liked your boss or co workers?) What I like about Nova is that they force my kids to do their best, at what ever level that is- NO SKATING BY. I feel like they offer support in the way of tutoring, although I can't deny it can be tough to keep up and I am still looking forward to the "final" version of this school when they work out some of the High School kinks
—Submitted by a parent
Several months ago I reviewed this school and gave a very positive rating. I am now discovering why some families are frustrated at Nova. We are trying to work with the school to change a class in our child's schedule. This has been going for weeks - since before school started. The administration doesn't seem to know what their policies are, they're ignoring state law, and stall on making decisions. They do not even have a set of posted graduation requirements. How on earth is a family supposed to navigate this process? On top of all this, our child is on the school bus for 2 ad 1/2 hours every day.
—Submitted by a parent
Nova is a rigorous school. The lower school is acceptable, however, I have not been happy with the upper school. Homework is a huge issue. With so much of it, the children do not have time for other activities. I find the teachers to be more strict than kind. The demerit/merit system is more punishment based and does not create a positive environment...it is more of a shame-based culture. Some teachers in the upper school are good (Ms. West is great!), but most are strict and heartless. My child has requested that he attend another school next year. I agree with him.
—Submitted by a parent
Our child was failing for almost a year. NOVA kept assuring us everything would be fine. A law known as Child Find states that schools have an obligation to take appropriate assessment steps when a child is suspected of having a disability. NOVA did not take these steps. NOVA finally agreed to evaluate our son, and stated that he did not have a disability. We were also informed that he would be held back the following year. We enrolled him in another school and found out that he has ADHD, Dyslexia and a Speech Language Impairment. Can you imagine propping up your test scores on the backs of disabled children?
—Submitted by a parent
It took several years on the waiting list, but Nova has been everything we imagined. The teachers are fabulous. The school helped my child catch up to the other students in a matter of months after transferring. Parents are very involved, and my is the happiest he's ever been at school
—Submitted by a parent
I love everything about Nova (teachers are supportive, helpful, caring), except for the homework load which is too much for my 9th grader (joined Nova in 6th grade) to handle. He is struggling with his grades and I do not want to ruin his chance in going to college with a poor GPA.. He wants to go back to a regular public school but I am not too sure about the public schools and everything that goes with it. I am still on the fence about this! However, my 5th grader loves Nova and her friends. She is a straight As student so far. I am thrilled for my one happy child and I am also very concern for my one unhappy child! What am I to do about this?
—Submitted by a parent
This school is exceptional, from curriculum, to test scores. The focus is where it should be on learning. My children love it, too.
—Submitted by a parent
NOVA is a one trick pony. They take above average students and produce above average test scores. I have been in education for years and I know that this is not much of an accomplishment. In contrast, consider a local public school, Somerset Elementary. The percentages of challenging students enrolled at Somerset (English as a Second Language, Special Education, Free and Reduced Lunch) are 200 to 300 percent higher, and Somerset still matches or beats NOVA's MCA scores. Now that's impressive! I deeply regret enrolling my children at NOVA and wish I wouldn t have waited so long to remove them from the school. Finally, the systemic neglect of Special Education students at NOVA is deplorable.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.
78 students were tested at this school in 2010.
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The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
52 students were tested at this school in 2010.
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2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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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
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
51 students were tested at this school in 2010.
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2009
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.
52 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
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
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
2012
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2010
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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
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
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The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
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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
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
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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
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.
2012
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2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.
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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
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 92% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
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
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 94% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 94% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Non-migrant | 95% |
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
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 85% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 85% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 89% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 89% |
| Non-migrant | 86% |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.
2012
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
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 79% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 79% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Non-migrant | 78% |
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
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 78% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 84% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 85% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 87% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 86% |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
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
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 75% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 76% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 74% |
| Non-migrant | 73% |
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 78% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 74% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 74% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 76% |
| Non-migrant | 73% |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
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
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. 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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. 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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. 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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