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 Austin Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 0.2% from the previous school year.
Data showed that eighth grade students stood out with 12.5% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Austin Public School District.
On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 57.9% not meeting the expected standards.
Austin Public School District roughly covers schools within Mower County and has a main office in Austin.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| New Dominion Academy | 97.4% |
| Austin Area Learning Center | 84.1% |
| Sumner Elementary School | 54.5% |
| Austin Senior High School | 52.1% |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | 51.4% |
| Ellis Middle School | 44.7% |
| Banfield Elementary School | 40.1% |
| Neveln Elementary School | 36.2% |
| Southgate Elementary School | 32.4% |
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