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How did Byron Public School District students do on 2021-22 MCA and MTAS Reading tests?

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Byron Public School District ranked second in the Olmsted County for test participation, with 1,206 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 Byron Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 10.8% over the previous year.

Byron Public School District's students achieved an average Reading proficiency rate of 66% in 2021-22 school year.

Sixth grade students stood out with 31% of them exceeding standards in Reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, 10th-grade students had the most room for improvement, with 23% not meeting the expected standards.

Byron Public School District encompasses schools within Olmsted County and has a main office in Byron.

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.

Byron Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

2020-212021-220%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%63%53%66%52%DistrictCounty

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

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 318976%
Grade 416269%
Grade 517774%
Grade 618166%
Grade 716758%
Grade 816660%
Grade 1016454%

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