6th grade students in Houston County did the best in the Reading portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, 8th grade Houston County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Reading portion of the MCA.
The number of Houston County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 15.6% from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
Analysis from the 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.
Students and MCA Reading Success in 2021-2022
| Grade | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Reading (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 220 | 52.3% |
| 4 | 230 | 49.1% |
| 5 | 203 | 64.5% |
| 6 | 257 | 61.9% |
| 7 | 307 | 46.6% |
| 8 | 322 | 45.7% |
| 10 | 318 | 59.1% |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Houston Secondary School• La Crescent Elementary School• Caledonia Elementary School• Spring Grove High School• Summit Learning• Caledonia Middle School• Houston Psd• La Crescent-Hokah Middle School• Spring Grove School District• La Crescent Montessori Academy• Minnesota Virtual Academy• Houston Elementary School• Caledonia Senior High School• Spring Grove Elementary School• Caledonia Psd
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