Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
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 20.9% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Rochester Public School District.
On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 43% not meeting the expected standards.
Rochester Public School District roughly covers schools within Olmsted County and has a main office in Rochester.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Middle School Right Fit | 93.3% |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | 73.7% |
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 66.4% |
| John Adams Middle School | 54.1% |
| Gage Elementary School | 52.9% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 49.4% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 49.2% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 45.3% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 42.2% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 40.7% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 36.8% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 36.5% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 34.9% |
| Century Senior High School | 34.2% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 32.1% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 29.9% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 29.6% |
| Friedell Middle School | 28% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 22.8% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 20.9% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 20.1% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 19.6% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 18.6% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 16.9% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 16.3% |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/Homebound | 0% |
| PrairieCare | 0% |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center | 0% |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center Recovery Program | 0% |
| LEAP Launching Emerging Adults Program | 0% |
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