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.
The number of Wayzata Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 0.8% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 55.7% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, 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 12.5% 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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Birchview Elementary School | 18.1% |
| Wayzata East Middle School | 12.2% |
| Gleason Lake Elementary School | 12.1% |
| Sunset Hill Elementary School | 12% |
| Wayzata High School | 11.9% |
| Oakwood Elementary School | 11.7% |
| Wayzata Central Middle School | 9.5% |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | 8.8% |
| Wayzata West Middle School | 7.7% |
| Kimberly Lane Elementary School | 6.8% |
| North Woods Elementary School | 5.9% |
| Greenwood Elementary School | 5.9% |
| Plymouth Creek Elementary School | 4.9% |
| The Alternative Program (TAP) | -- |
| East Middle Alternative (EMAP) | -- |
| Central Middle Alternative (CMAP) | -- |
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