Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of Wayzata Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.4% from the previous school year.
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 10th grade students stood out with 43.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Wayzata Public School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 18.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Wayzata Public School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Plymouth.
Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Birchview Elementary School | 21.9% |
| Sunset Hill Elementary School | 20.2% |
| Greenwood Elementary School | 14.8% |
| Oakwood Elementary School | 14.6% |
| Wayzata Central Middle School | 14.5% |
| Wayzata West Middle School | 13.3% |
| Plymouth Creek Elementary School | 12.6% |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | 11.5% |
| North Woods Elementary School | 10.2% |
| Gleason Lake Elementary School | 9.9% |
| Kimberly Lane Elementary School | 9.8% |
| Wayzata East Middle School | 9.7% |
| Wayzata High School | 8.5% |
| Central Middle Alternative (CMAP) | -- |
| The Alternative Program (TAP) | -- |
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