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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in Lakeville Area Schools District in 2023-24 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Lakeville Area Schools District registered 19.4% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Lakeville Area Schools District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 0.5% from the previous school year.

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.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 34.6% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Lakeville Area Schools District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34.5% not meeting the expected standards.

Lakeville Area Schools District roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Lakeville.

Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2023-24 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Lakeville Pathways Academy (Extension Services)85%
Lakeville Online Academy (Elementary Services)47.8%
Lakeville Online Academy (Middle School Services)44.8%
Lakeville South High School37.3%
Lakeville North High School28.3%
Orchard Lake Elementary School27.6%
Kenwood Trail Middle School26.4%
Lakeville Online Academy (High School Services)23.1%
Huddleston Elementary School22.7%
Oak Hills Elementary School19.5%
McGuire Middle School18.4%
Lakeview Elementary School17.9%
Century Middle School14.5%
Lake Marion Elementary School14%
Eastview Elementary School11.5%
Cherry View Elementary School11.4%
Kennedy Elementary School11%
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