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.
Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 25.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Rochester Public School District.
On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 46.5% not meeting the expected standards.
Rochester Public School District roughly covers schools within Olmsted County and has a main office in Rochester.
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%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Middle School Right Fit | 90.9% |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy | 85.7% |
| RPS Online Middle School | 67.7% |
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 67.6% |
| MNSync Online Secondary School | 66.7% |
| MNSync Online Elementary School | 57.7% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 54.3% |
| Dakota Middle School | 51.1% |
| Gage Elementary School | 49% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 41.7% |
| John Adams Middle School | 39.8% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 38.5% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 38% |
| Century Senior High School | 37.5% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 36.8% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 36.1% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 31% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 29.8% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 28.9% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 28.4% |
| Overland Elementary School | 27.9% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 25% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 23.4% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 22.3% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 16% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 15.6% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 14% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 13.9% |
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 13.5% |
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