Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading
53% (2008)
50% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
50% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
36% (2008)
32% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.
Math
47% (2008)
49% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
41% (2008)
33% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
43% (2008)
38% (2007)
31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
29% (2008)
36% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Math
42% (2008)
41% (2007)
29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% 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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