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How did Kimball Public School District students do on 2021-22 MCA and MTAS Reading tests?

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Kimball Public School District ranked ninth in the Stearns County for test participation, with 405 students taking the Reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Kimball Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 5.5% over the previous year.

Kimball Public School District's students achieved an average Reading proficiency rate of 53% in 2021-22 school year.

10th-grade students stood out with 17% of them exceeding standards in Reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 38% not meeting the expected standards.

Kimball Public School District encompasses schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Kimball.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. 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.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

Kimball Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

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Kimball Public School District's Reading Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 34540%
Grade 44147%
Grade 56673%
Grade 66149%
Grade 77646%
Grade 85046%
Grade 106665%

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