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Aitkin Public School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

306 2nd Street NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
Aitkin County
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PH: (218) 927-2115
FAX: (218) 927-4234

Grades PK-6, 9-12
1326 students
4 schools

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MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2008)

69% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

69% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

65% (2008)

79% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

75% (2007)

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

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2008)

65% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

73% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

55% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

56% (2008)

70% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

76% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

69% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Math

30% (2008)

23% (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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

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MCA-II/GRAD Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 9

Writing

95% (2008)

92% (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

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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 District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals	94%
Receiving special education services	70%

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.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	6%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	9%
Hispanic	<1%	5%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	37%	30%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,841	$8,751

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	6%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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