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Did Wayzata Public School District students fail or pass their 2020-21 science tests?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Wayzata Public School District registered 11.1% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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 HS grade students stood out with 26.4% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Wayzata Public School District.

On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 12.4% not meeting the expected standards.

Wayzata Public School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Plymouth.

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.

Failure Rates in Science During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Oakwood Elementary School26%
Birchview Elementary School21.1%
Meadow Ridge Elementary School13.7%
North Woods Elementary School13.2%
Sunset Hill Elementary School12.5%
Wayzata High School12.4%
Wayzata West Middle School11.3%
Gleason Lake Elementary School10.4%
Plymouth Creek Elementary School9.8%
Wayzata Central Middle School8.4%
Wayzata East Middle School7.2%
Greenwood Elementary School6.9%
Kimberly Lane Elementary School4.3%
Central Middle Alternative (CMAP)0%

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