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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in Stewartville Public School District in 2020-21 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Stewartville Public School District registered 26.8% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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 fourth grade students stood out with 26.7% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Stewartville Public School District.

On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 44.5% not meeting the expected standards.

Stewartville Public School District roughly covers schools within Olmsted County and has a main office in Stewartville.

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.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Stewartville Middle School35.3%
Stewartville Senior High School29.5%
Bear Cave Intermediate School19%

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