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
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.
Rochester Public School District roughly covers schools within Olmsted County and has a main office in Rochester.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Minnesota's fourth graders scored 241 in math, just above the national average of 237. Their reading score of 216 was on par with the U.S. average, but shows a slight decline over recent years. Eighth graders scored 284 in math and 264 in reading, both above the national averages.
However, despite these results, both grade levels remain below pre-pandemic levels in math and reading.
| School Name | Students Who Met Standards (%) | Students Who Exceed Standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle School Right Fit | 0% | 0% |
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| RPS Online Middle School | 11.1% | 0% |
| MNSync Online Secondary School | 10% | 0% |
| Dakota Middle School | 18.5% | 3% |
| Gage Elementary School | 27.4% | 2.7% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 18.3% | 2.7% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 34.6% | 0% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 22.9% | 7.8% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 21.3% | 4.3% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 28.1% | 4.4% |
| Overland Elementary School | 31.5% | 2.2% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 32.9% | 0% |
| John Adams Middle School | 30.3% | 3.4% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 35.2% | 3.3% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 36.2% | 11.5% |
| Century Senior High School | 37.4% | 13.7% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 39% | 5.9% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 43.3% | 1.5% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 36% | 4% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 44.6% | 5.5% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 35.3% | 7.8% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 33.3% | 11.1% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 43.1% | 9.8% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 51.6% | 9.5% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 50% | 13% |
| PrairieCare | -- | -- |
| Southeast Regional Crisis Center | -- | -- |
| MNSync Online Elementary School | -- | -- |
| Rochester Alternative Learning Center | -- | -- |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | -- | -- |
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