Of the 1,074 students who took part in the MCA, 28.4 percent met the testing standard while 5 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Benton County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 6.2 percent from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
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.
Benton County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Elementary School | 22.4 | 43.3 |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | 5.1 | 46.2 |
| Foley Intermediate Elementary School | 6.7 | 36 |
| Mississippi Heights Elementary School | 2.8 | 34.3 |
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School | 2.2 | 17.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1.5 | 6.9 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Pleasant View Elementary School• Mississippi Heights Elementary School• Foley Intermediate Elementary School• Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High School• Foley Senior High School• Central Minnesota Alternative Learning Center - Sauk Rapids• Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School• Foley Elementary School• Rice Elementary School• Central Minnesota Area Learn Center - Foley• Benton Stearns Psd• Sauk Rapids-Rice Psd• Hillside Early Childhood Center• Foley Public School District Board• Sauk Rapids Early Childhood Family Education• Lincoln Elementary School• Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
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