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Public School | Grades 7-9 | Burnsville Public School District

Metcalf Junior High School is located in Burnsville, MN and is one of 21 schools in Burnsville Public School District. It is a public school that serves 628 students in grades 7-9.

Metcalf Junior High School did not make 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 Metcalf Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

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

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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2250 Diffley Rd, Burnsville, MN 55337

(952) 707-2400

Burnsville Public School District

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 628

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Metcalf Junior High School had 38% 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

62%

Black

17%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

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Burnsville Public School District District Spending

$12,089Per Pupil

The Burnsville Public School District spends $12,089 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Burnsville Public School District District

16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Metcalf Junior High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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.

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Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) Results (2011)

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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Minnesota, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results for all subjects tested. more...

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16:1STUDENT-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?

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Writing

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