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 Twin Lakes STEM Academy School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 2.8% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 10.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Twin Lakes STEM Academy School District.
On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 72.2% not meeting the expected standards.
Twin Lakes STEM Academy School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Brooklyn Center.
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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