MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 70% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 59% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Math
 42% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 27% (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
 94% (2008)
 95% (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 School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals89%
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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview  

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