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Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian

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701 South 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
Renville County
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PH: (320) 523-1031
FAX: (320) 523-2399

Grades PK-12
869 students
2 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

38% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

72% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Math

15% (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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

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MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

94% (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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

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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

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	86%

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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

BST Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

Writing

92% (2007)

95% (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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

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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

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	98%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	85%
Receiving special education services	45%

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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	83%	78%
Hispanic	14%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	6%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	34%	30%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,467	$8,751

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	63%
Student and staff support	3%	6%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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