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 science assessments rose by 2.8% from the previous school year.
Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 9.2% of them exceeding standards in science, 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 42.5% 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 | 58.2% |
| John Adams Middle School | 53.6% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 53.1% |
| RPS Online High School | 50% |
| Gage Elementary School | 48.5% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 47.6% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 42.9% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 41.3% |
| RPS Online Elementary School | 38.1% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 35.6% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 33.1% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 32.2% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 32.1% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 30.2% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 29.7% |
| Friedell Middle School | 29.3% |
| Century Senior High School | 26.6% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 26.1% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 18.2% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 16.7% |
| RPS Online Middle School | 16.7% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 16.5% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 15% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 14.8% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 13.7% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 13.2% |
| Care & Treatment at ESC | -- |
| PrairieCare | -- |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center | -- |
| Middle School Right Fit | -- |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | -- |
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