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.
The number of Rochester Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 3% from the previous school year.
Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 25.7% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Rochester Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 39.6% 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 | 86.7% |
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 62.4% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 52.5% |
| Gage Elementary School | 51% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 43.1% |
| John Adams Middle School | 41.4% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 40.2% |
| RPS Online Elementary School | 34% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 34% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 32% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 31% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 30.7% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 29.7% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 28.7% |
| RPS Online Middle School | 28.6% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 27.4% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 21.1% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 18.8% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 18.7% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 17.3% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 17.2% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 16.6% |
| Friedell Middle School | 15.2% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 13.9% |
| Century Senior High School | 12.8% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 10.7% |
| RPS Online High School | 8.3% |
| Care & Treatment at ESC | -- |
| PrairieCare | -- |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center | -- |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center Recovery Program | -- |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | -- |
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