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Farmington Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Dakota County
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PH: (651) 463-5000
FAX: (651) 463-5010

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 5858 students
  • 9 schools

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 MCA-II Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 69% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Source: MN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Math
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 27% (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
 97% (2008)
 96% (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 District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Eligible for free/reduced priced meals93%
Receiving special education services77%
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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 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 Hispanic90%78%
Hispanic4%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%6%
Black, not Hispanic2%9%
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 program12%30%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,483$8,751
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support8%6%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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