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 number of Austin Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1.9% 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.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 9% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Austin Public School District.
On the other hand, fourth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 49.2% not meeting the expected standards.
Austin Public School District roughly covers schools within Mower County and has a main office in Austin.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Sumner Elementary School | 67% |
| New Dominion Academy | 56.9% |
| Austin Area Learning Center | 54.4% |
| Neveln Elementary School | 50.3% |
| Ellis Middle School | 47.8% |
| Southgate Elementary School | 44.3% |
| Banfield Elementary School | 44.1% |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | 41.2% |
| Austin Senior High School | 38.2% |
| Austin Online Academy | 16.7% |
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