Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of Winona Area Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 2.2% 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 15.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Winona Area Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 56.3% not meeting the expected standards.
Winona Area Public School District roughly covers schools within Winona County and has a main office in Winona.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Winona Senior High School | 49.1% |
| Winona Middle School | 44.5% |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School | 38.9% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 34.6% |
| Goodview Elementary School | 21.7% |
| Winona Area Learning Center | -- |
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