Test Scores
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 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 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.
Writing
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2007)
Writing
Basic Skills Test (BST) Results (2007)
Reading
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2007)
Math
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2007)
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Writing
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2008)
Reading
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2008)
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Reading
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2008)
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Math
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2008)
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Writing
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2009)
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Reading
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2009)
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Reading
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2009)
Math
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2009)
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Math
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2009)
Science
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2009)
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Writing
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2010)
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Reading
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2010)
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Reading
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2010)
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Math
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2010)
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Math
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2010)
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Science
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2010)
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Writing
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2011)
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Reading
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2011)
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Reading
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2011)
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Math
MCA-II/GRAD Results (2011)
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Math
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2011)
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Science
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results (2011)
