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| MCA-II Results |
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 8
Reading
 53% (2011)
 57% (2010)
54% (2009)
49% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.
Science
46% (2011)
47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
Math
57% (2010)
58% (2009)
54% (2008)
53% (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
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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 8
| All Students | 53% |
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 49% |
| Black | 32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| American Indian | 21% |
| White | 63% |
| Eligible for free/reduced priced meals | 36% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 65% |
| Receiving special education services | 15% |
| Students without disabilities | 59% |
| Eligible for LEP services | 18% |
| Not limited English proficient | 57% |
| Non-migrant | 53% |
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 49% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 42% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| White | 59% |
| Eligible for free/reduced priced meals | 26% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 59% |
| Receiving special education services | 12% |
| Students without disabilities | 51% |
| Eligible for LEP services | 2% |
| Not limited English proficient | 50% |
| Non-migrant | 46% |
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.
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| MCA-III Results |
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 8
Math
50% (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
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| 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 8
| All Students | 50% |
| Female | 48% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| White | 62% |
| Eligible for free/reduced priced meals | 32% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 63% |
| Receiving special education services | 9% |
| Students without disabilities | 57% |
| Eligible for LEP services | 5% |
| Not limited English proficient | 55% |
| Non-migrant | 50% |
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.
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| MCA-II/GRAD Results |
Scale: % passing
Grade 9
Writing
93% (2011)
93% (2010)
98% (2009)
90% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% 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
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| 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
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black | 84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| American Indian | 70% |
| White | 97% |
| Eligible for free/reduced priced meals | 86% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 96% |
| Receiving special education services | 77% |
| Students without disabilities | 96% |
| Eligible for LEP services | 69% |
| Not limited English proficient | 95% |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
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
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