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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District in 2022-23 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District registered 25% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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.

The number of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 1.8% from the previous school year.

Data showed that eighth grade students stood out with 30% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District.

On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.4% not meeting the expected standards.

La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District roughly covers schools within Houston County and has a main office in La Crescent.

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 Reading During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
La Crescent Secondary Montessori & STEM Academy31%
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy18.5%

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