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 HS grade students stood out with 9.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Rochester Public School District.
On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34.7% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 62% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 52.9% |
| Gage Elementary School | 52.1% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 49.4% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 44.2% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 41.2% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 39.1% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 38.5% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 36.2% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 34.7% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 32.4% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 30.3% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 29.2% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 26.6% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 25.3% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 24.1% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 23.3% |
| Century Senior High School | 22.6% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 21.2% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 19.6% |
| Friedell Middle School | 18.8% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 17.8% |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/Homebound | 0% |
| PrairieCare | 0% |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center | 0% |
| John Adams Middle School | 0% |
| Middle School Right Fit | 0% |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | 0% |
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