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Red Lake Public School District

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Box 499, Highway 1
Red Lake, MN 56671
Beltrami County
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PH: (218) 679-3353
FAX: (218) 679-2321

  • Grades K-12
  • 1396 students
  • 8 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 29% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 42% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 21% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 13% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 18% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 6% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 12% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Math
 0% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 17% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Math
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grades 3 through 8 and 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.
  • Students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams 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

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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 Students44%
Female58%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian43%
Whiten/a
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals41%
Receiving special education services20%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher916

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program81%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$18,256$8,751
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%63%
Student and staff support7%6%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures26%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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