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
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.
Austin Public School District roughly covers schools within Mower County and has a main office in Austin.
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 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 | Students Who Met Standards (%) | Students Who Exceed Standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Area Learning Center | 2.1% | 0% |
| Sumner Elementary School | 17% | 0% |
| New Dominion Academy | 18.1% | 5.6% |
| Neveln Elementary School | 15.7% | 3.5% |
| Ellis Middle School | 23% | 5.6% |
| Southgate Elementary School | 27.8% | 12.8% |
| Banfield Elementary School | 31.1% | 6.7% |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | 33.9% | 7.5% |
| Austin Senior High School | 32.5% | 11.5% |
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