Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading
26% (2008)
34% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Math
29% (2008)
39% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
24% (2008)
38% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.
Math
27% (2008)
39% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
28% (2008)
34% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
42% (2008)
37% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% 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.
Testing in Minnesota: An Overview
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