Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 5
Reading
83% (2011)
69% (2010)
62% (2009)
63% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.
Science
37% (2011)
48% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.
Math
50% (2010)
59% (2009)
50% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
72% (2011)
60% (2010)
68% (2009)
68% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.
Math
56% (2010)
52% (2009)
63% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
88% (2011)
47% (2010)
63% (2009)
47% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.
Math
58% (2010)
53% (2009)
44% (2008)
57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
65% (2011)
62% (2010)
63% (2009)
52% (2008)
63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.
Science
41% (2011)
29% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
Math
52% (2010)
46% (2009)
52% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grade 11, and in science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
- The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- 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.
Testing in Minnesota: An Overview
See Minnesota's state standards
