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MCA-II Results
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards Grade 7 Reading 68% (2008) 72% (2007) 67% (2006) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008. Math 63% (2008) 71% (2007) 57% (2006) The state average for Math was 61% in 2008. Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 72% (2008) 67% (2007) 72% (2006) The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008. Math 59% (2008) 69% (2007) 64% (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. Testing in Minnesota: An Overview See Minnesota's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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MCA-II/GRAD Results
Scale: % passing Grade 9 Writing 95% (2008) 94% (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. Testing in Minnesota: An Overview See Minnesota's state standards
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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

Writing	This School
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	93%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	88%
Receiving special education services	77%
Eligible for LEP services	83%

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.