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  MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 48% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

Math
 58% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 41% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Science
 57% (2011)
 60% (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 Students60%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals40%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Receiving special education services20%
Students without disabilities67%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female78%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals48%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Receiving special education services33%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant62%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female44%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals36%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Receiving special education services46%
Students without disabilities48%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant48%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals83%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students41%
Female39%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals22%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities44%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant41%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female65%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals27%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities64%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant57%
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
 46% (2011)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Math
 48% (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 Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals32%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Receiving special education services50%
Students without disabilities45%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
MathThis School
All Students48%
Female58%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals36%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Receiving special education services23%
Students without disabilities54%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant48%
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
 96% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 90% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 85% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Math
 51% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 66% (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 Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals90%
Economically non-disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals88%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
MathThis School
All Students51%
Female51%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals30%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities54%
Not limited English proficient51%
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  

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