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College Prep Elementary (CPE)

Charter | K-6 | 264 students

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Posted September 25, 2011

CPE is a great community of educators and students! We have grown from 142 students to 240 in 2 years.
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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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%

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 77% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%

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 69% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
5%
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

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
39%

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

Reading

All Students22%
Female25%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander20%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners17%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant22%
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 Students32%
Female36%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander32%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners25%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant32%
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 Students25%
Female33%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander22%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners11%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant25%
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 Students26%
Female18%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners25%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant26%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
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 73% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
8%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

25 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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
36%
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 Students14%
Female15%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander15%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners13%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant14%
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 Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners48%
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Math

All Students36%
Female50%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners26%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant36%

Science

All Students4%
Female0%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander4%
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 Englishn/a
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 Students22%
Female18%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners19%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant22%
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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1355 Pierce Butler Route
St. Paul, MN 55104
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