Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 0.1% 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 HS grade students stood out with 4% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 63.4% not meeting the expected standards.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District roughly covers schools within Dakota County and has a main office in Burnsville.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Sky Oaks Elementary School | 77% |
| Eagle Ridge Middle School | 65.9% |
| Joseph Nicollet Middle School | 60.7% |
| Burnsville High School | 53.4% |
| Vista View Elementary School | 51.1% |
| Hidden Valley Elementary School | 50% |
| Edward Neill Elementary School | 46.4% |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary School | 42.5% |
| Gideon Pond Elementary School | 36% |
| William Byrne Elementary School | 35.3% |
| Rahn Elementary School | 33.3% |
| ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary | -- |
| ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary | -- |
| Burnsville Alternative High School | -- |
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