Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
66% (2008)
73% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Math
62% (2008)
65% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
76% (2008)
70% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Math
59% (2008)
49% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% 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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