Science Test Scores

     Greenbush-Middle River students earned substantially higher proficiency rates than state averages on the spring 2012 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment for science. This test is administered to Minnesota’s 5th graders, 8th graders, and one high school grade after students have completed a Life Science course. Results were recently release by the Minnesota Department of Education, and parents should expect their children’s individual reports at the end of first quarter.

Percentage of students proficient

	2012	Minnesota	GMR 2011
10th grade	78	52	65
8th grade	62	43	56
GMR 5th grade	78	58	64
G 5th grade	74	58	79
MR 5th grade	85	58	50

     With so much emphasis on math and reading test scores, GMR staff is working hard to support student achievement in all curricular areas. Along with teachers’ curriculum planning, family and community support promotes science education. For example, many local people working in agriculture successfully nominated the district for a large Monsanto grant to study ag-related science. Also, parent volunteer Sandy Melby leads an enthusiastic group of elementary students in regular meetings of the Science Club, including special activities with local businesses and the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.

     When combining all grades for an overall district proficiency rate, GMR student performance compares favorably with neighboring districts:

GMR, 72% district-wide proficiency

Badger, 50

Grygla, 39

Lancaster, 55

MCC, 28

Roseau, 58

Thief River Falls, 49

Tri-County, 40

WAO, 37

Warroad, 42