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.
The number of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1.2% from the previous school year.
Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 22.2% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 39.5% not meeting the expected standards.
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Mendota Heights.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School | 39.7% |
| Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet | 39.2% |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | 36.4% |
| Friendly Hills Middle School | 31.9% |
| Heritage E-STEM Magnet School | 28% |
| Somerset Elementary School | 21.8% |
| Two Rivers High School | 15.9% |
| Mendota Elementary School | 10.1% |
| Special Education | -- |
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