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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Prairie Seeds Academy School District in 2022-23 school year?

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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

Prairie Seeds Academy School District registered 59.3% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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.

The number of Prairie Seeds Academy School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 5.1% from the previous school year.

Eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 68.1% not meeting the expected standards.

Prairie Seeds Academy School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Brooklyn Park.

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 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy68.1%
Prairie Seeds Elementary School Academy62.5%
Prairie Seeds High School Academy44.8%

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