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Blooming Prairie Public School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

202 4th Avenue NW
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Steele County
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PH: (507) 583-4426
FAX: (507) 583-7952

Grades PK-12
736 students
2 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

93% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

64% (2007)

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

Math

53% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

56% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

60% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Math

25% (2007)

25% (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

93% (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

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

91% (2007)

97% (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	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%

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	15	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	78%
Hispanic	8%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	6%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	9%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	30%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,799	$8,751

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	63%
Student and staff support	6%	6%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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