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 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 Intermediate School District 917 students who failed their science assessments rose by 3.2% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 10% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Intermediate School District 917.
On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 66.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Intermediate School District 917 roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Rosemount.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| 917 DCALS North | 68.8% |
| 917 Sun | 53.9% |
| 917 Paces | 30% |
| 917 Idea | -- |
| 917 Deaf/Hard of Hearing | -- |
| 917 DCALS Main | -- |
| 917 New Chance | -- |
| Options | -- |
| 917 Dash | -- |
| 917 Tea | -- |
| Dakota County Area Learning School - South | -- |
| 917 Case | -- |
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