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 number of Hastings Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 1.4% 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 30.4% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Hastings Public School District.
On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 35.3% not meeting the expected standards.
Hastings Public School District roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Hastings.
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%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Hastings Alternative Center | 85.7% |
| Hastings Middle School | 30.5% |
| Hastings High School | 23.6% |
| Kennedy Elementary School | 21.7% |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary School | 20.9% |
| Pinecrest Elementary School | 18.5% |
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