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  MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 45% (2011)
 24% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 31% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 86% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 35% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 77% (2011)
 63% (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 Students74%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals70%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals56%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities66%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female48%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals22%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities50%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female94%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students35%
Female40%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals36%
Economically non-disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities36%
Not limited English proficient35%
Non-migrant35%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
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
 56% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 39% (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 Students56%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals60%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students without disabilities58%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis School
All Students39%
Female48%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals39%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities44%
Not limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant39%
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
 83% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 90% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 81% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 53% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 44% (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 Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals55%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant53%
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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