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 South St. Paul Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1.5% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 9.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in South St. Paul Public School District.
On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 56.9% not meeting the expected standards.
South St. Paul Public School District roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in South Saint Paul.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| South St. Paul Middle School | 49.7% |
| Lincoln Center Elementary | 42.3% |
| South St. Paul High School | 41.1% |
| Kaposia Education Center Elementary | 36.5% |
| SSP Virtual | -- |
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