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 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.8% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 23.1% 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, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 37.8% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | 45.6% |
| Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet | 44.6% |
| Heritage E-STEM Magnet School | 29.8% |
| Friendly Hills Middle School | 28.9% |
| Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School | 28.2% |
| Two Rivers High School | 22.4% |
| Somerset Elementary School | 17% |
| Mendota Elementary School | 13.8% |
| Aspen House Education Program | -- |
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