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  MCA-II Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 76% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Math
 27% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 26% (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
 91% (2008)
 93% (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 Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals79%
Receiving special education services52%
Eligible for LEP services73%
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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