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Public School | Grades 7-12 | Aitkin Public School District

Aitkin Secondary School is located in Aitkin, MN and is one of 4 schools in Aitkin Public School District. It is a public school that serves 611 students in grades 7-12.

Aitkin Secondary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Minnesota in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Aitkin Secondary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Aitkin Secondary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Aitkin Secondary School's students and teachers. more

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306 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

(218) 927-2115

Aitkin Public School District

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Crosby-Ironton Secondary School 12.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Crosslake Community Charter School 21.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 611

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Aitkin Secondary School had 41% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Minnesota had 37% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

95%

Black

Hispanic

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Aitkin Public School District District Spending

$10,052Per Pupil

The Aitkin Public School District spends $10,052 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 28% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Aitkin Public School District District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Aitkin Secondary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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Test Scores

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About the MCAII

What is it?

The MCA-II are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards. In order to graduate from high school, students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams.

About the MCAIII

What is it?

The MCA-III are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in math.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.

About the MCA II/GRAD

What is it?

The MCA-II/GRAD are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grade 9 are assessed in writing, grade 10 in reading, and grade 11 in math.

How is it Scored?

Students score on a scale of 1 to 6; students must receive a score of 3 or above to pass. The goal is for all students to pass the test. In order to graduate, students must pass the MCA II/GRAD.

About the BST

What is it?

The Basic Skills Test is an annual test used to measure basic competency in writing.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grade 10 are assessed in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students score on a scale of 1 to 6; students must receive a score of 3 or above to pass. The goal is for all students to pass the test. Students must pass the BST in order to graduate.

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6 out of 10

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Aitkin Secondary School

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

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Aitkin Public School District District Spending

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the MCAII

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the MCAIII

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the MCA II/GRAD

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the BST

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

TestRating6 out of 10

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