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Did Caledonia Public School District students fail or pass their 2020-21 science tests?

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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

Caledonia Public School District registered 25.7% of its students failing the science 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 fifth grade students stood out with 9.5% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Caledonia Public School District.

On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 26.5% not meeting the expected standards.

Caledonia Public School District roughly covers schools within Houston County and has a main office in Caledonia.

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 Science During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Caledonia Senior High School26.5%
Caledonia Middle School26.1%
Caledonia Elementary School23.8%

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