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Public School | Grades PK-4 | Brainerd Public School District

Nisswa Elementary School is located in Nisswa, MN and is one of 10 elementary schools in Brainerd Public School District. It is a public school that serves 281 students in grades PK-4.

Nisswa Elementary 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 Nisswa Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Nisswa Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Nisswa Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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5533 CO Rd 18, Nisswa, MN 56468

(218) 961-6860

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The teachers truly care about the students in their classrooms. My child's teachers have given positive feedback at conferences and throughout the year.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 281

55% 45%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Nisswa Elementary School had 33% 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

98%

Black

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Brainerd Public School District District Spending

$12,898Per Pupil

The Brainerd Public School District spends $12,898 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 71% on instruction, 25% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Brainerd Public School District District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Nisswa Elementary School had 15 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?

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80%

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90%

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79%

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

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77%

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70%

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

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Reading

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83%

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81%

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75%

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

Math

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83%

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75%

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67%

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

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7 out of 10

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