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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Were students of Hastings Public School District able to meet MCA and MTAS Math testing expectations in 2021-22 school year?

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Hastings Public School District ranked third in the Dakota County for test participation, with 2,047 students taking the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Hastings Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 14.9% over the previous year.

Hastings Public School District's students achieved an average Math proficiency rate of 49% in 2021-22 school year.

Fourth grade students stood out with 37% of them exceeding standards in Math, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, 11th-grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34% not meeting the expected standards.

Hastings Public School District encompasses schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Hastings.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. Not every grade is tested each year.

Analysis from the Nation’s Report Card showed Math and Reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

Hastings Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

2020-212021-220%10%20%30%40%50%60%43%46%49%48%DistrictCounty

Hastings Public School District's Math Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 326659%
Grade 430269%
Grade 528543%
Grade 628044%
Grade 731340%
Grade 833843%
Grade 1126343%

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