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Test expectations: How many Houston County students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in 2023-24 school year?

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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

Houston County saw 38.6% of their students pass the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2023-24 school year, according to the ["Minnesota Department of Education", "Houston County"].

Of the 1,693 students who took part in the MCA, 28.8% met the testing standard while 9.8% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Houston County students fell by 0.3% from the previous school year.

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.

Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.

Percent of Houston County Students Meeting Mathematics Standards During 2023-24 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Caledonia Elementary School40.3%20.9%
Caledonia Middle School39.9%11.6%
Caledonia Senior High School32%6.7%
Houston Elementary School41.5%14.2%
Houston Secondary School22.7%5.2%
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy27.8%2.8%
La Crescent Secondary Montessori & STEM Academy5%0%
La Crescent Senior High School10.8%5.4%
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School38.2%20.8%
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School24.8%5.5%
Spring Grove Elementary School47%18%
Spring Grove Secondary School28.6%9.1%

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