Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.
Data showed that third grade students stood out with 11.4% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Beacon Academy School District.
On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 42.6% not meeting the expected standards.
Beacon Academy School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Crystal.
Analysis from The Nation's Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.
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