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Austin Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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401 NW Third Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
Mower County
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PH: (507) 433-0966
FAX: (507) 433-0950

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4260 students
  • 13 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 65% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 48% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Math
 19% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 32% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math.
  • 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.

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 MCA-II/GRAD Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing
 91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing.
  • 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 who enter grade 8 in 2005-2006 and beyond 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.

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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
WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals84%
Receiving special education services61%
Eligible for LEP services55%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing.
  • 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 who enter grade 8 in 2005-2006 and beyond 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.

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 BST Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

Writing
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Basic Skills Test (BST) to measure basic competency in writing in grade 10.
  • Students who entered grade 8 in 2004-2005 or earlier must pass the BST in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 BST 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 10
WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals88%
Receiving special education services59%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Basic Skills Test (BST) to measure basic competency in writing in grade 10.
  • Students who entered grade 8 in 2004-2005 or earlier must pass the BST 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 pass the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic77%78%
Hispanic16%5%
Black, not Hispanic4%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program41%30%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,629$8,751
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%63%
Student and staff support6%6%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures17%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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