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Rochester Public School District

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615 7th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County
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PH: (507) 328-3000
FAX: (507) 328-4212

  • Grades PK-12
  • 15,960 students
  • 42 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Math
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 32% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math.
  • The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
  • 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
 89% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 who enter grade 8 in 2005-2006 and beyond 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 District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals71%
Receiving special education services61%
Eligible for LEP services58%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 who enter grade 8 in 2005-2006 and beyond 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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 BST Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

Writing
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 92% in 2007.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Basic Skills Test (BST) to measure basic competency in writing in grade 10.
  • Students who entered grade 8 in 2004-2005 or earlier must pass the BST in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 BST 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 10
WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals77%
Receiving special education services63%
Eligible for LEP services59%
Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Minnesota used the Basic Skills Test (BST) to measure basic competency in writing in grade 10.
  • Students who entered grade 8 in 2004-2005 or earlier must pass the BST 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 pass the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%78%
Black, not Hispanic10%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander9%6%
Hispanic6%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program27%30%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,244$8,751
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%63%
Student and staff support7%6%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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