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  MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 54% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 33% (2011)
 43% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 51% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 71% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 37% (2011)
 37% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 44% (2011)
 47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

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  

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  MCA-II Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female62%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals43%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services29%
Students without disabilities60%
Eligible for LEP services9%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant57%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals42%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Receiving special education services42%
Students without disabilities59%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female27%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals16%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Receiving special education services17%
Students without disabilities36%
Not limited English proficient35%
Non-migrant34%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female61%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals57%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities77%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant71%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students37%
Female33%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals29%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Students without disabilities32%
Not limited English proficient41%
Non-migrant39%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female32%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals26%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities49%
Not limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant44%
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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

More about the tests  

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  MCA-III Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Math
 41% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 52% (2011)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8.
  • The results for math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

See Minnesota's state standards  

Back to top >
  MCA-III Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7
MathThis School
All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Receiving special education services13%
Students without disabilities48%
Eligible for LEP services9%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant42%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis School
All Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals29%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Receiving special education services25%
Students without disabilities57%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant54%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8.
  • The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

More about the tests  

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  MCA-II/GRAD Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing
 80% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 76% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 73% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 49% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 60% (2009)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

See Minnesota's state standards  

Back to top >
  MCA-II/GRAD Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 9
WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals67%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant82%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female67%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals64%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant76%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students49%
Female45%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals29%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities45%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant51%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview  

Back to top >
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