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 Intermediate School District 287 students who failed their science assessments rose by 31.4% 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 fifth grade students stood out with 7.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Intermediate School District 287.
On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 78.6% not meeting the expected standards.
Intermediate School District 287 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Tier Two | 81.5% |
| 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy | 63.6% |
| Tier Three | -- |
| School #527 | -- |
| School #530 | -- |
| School #531 | -- |
| School #532 | -- |
| School #533 | -- |
| School #535 | -- |
| School #540 | -- |
| South Education Center Academy | -- |
| North Education Center Academy | -- |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | -- |
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