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Winona Area Public School District: MCA and MTAS Reading results for 2021-22 school year

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Winona Area Public School District ranked first in the Winona County for test participation, with 1,117 students taking the Reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Winona Area Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 4.5% over the previous year.

Winona Area Public School District's students achieved an average Reading proficiency rate of 42% in 2021-22 school year.

10th-grade students stood out with 15% of them exceeding standards in Reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 45% not meeting the expected standards.

Winona Area Public School District encompasses schools within Winona County and has a main office in Winona.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. Not every grade is tested each year.

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.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

Winona Area Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

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Winona Area Public School District's Reading Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 315945%
Grade 415142%
Grade 513944%
Grade 614840%
Grade 716933%
Grade 817535%
Grade 1017652%

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