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  MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 49% (2011)
 56% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 73% (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  

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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%
Female81%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals65%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Receiving special education services40%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals62%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Receiving special education services38%
Students without disabilities76%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female43%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals44%
Economically non-disadvantaged51%
Receiving special education services26%
Students without disabilities51%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
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
 57% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 67% (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 Students57%
Female61%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals33%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Receiving special education services18%
Students without disabilities64%
Not limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis School
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals55%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Receiving special education services10%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
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
 94% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 95% (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  

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 Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals92%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Receiving special education services69%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
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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