Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading

58% (2008)

46% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Math

50% (2008)

43% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

60% (2008)

74% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Math

39% (2008)

53% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 10
Reading

74% (2008)

61% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 11
Math

15% (2008)

21% (2007)

23% (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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