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Winona County: How many students failed the MCA science test in 2022-23?

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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

63.6% of Winona County students failed the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

These students did not meet the required standards of the science portion of the MCA, compared to the 36.4% who did.

The number of Winona County students who failed their science assessments rose by 8.1% from the previous school year.

The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.

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.

A student's success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.

Winona County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23
School nameStudents who did not meet standards (%)
Riverway Secondary School85.3%
Lewiston-Altura Secondary School71.4%
Winona Middle School68.4%
Winona Senior High School67.4%
St. Charles Secondary School57.8%
Ridgeway Community School50%
Bluffview Montessori48.8%
St. Charles Elementary School47%
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate Elementary School37.8%

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