Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
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 10th grade students stood out with 19.9% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Elk River Public School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 23.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Elk River Public School District roughly covers schools within Sherburne County and has a main office in Elk River.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| ISD 728 Focus/Journey | 88.2% |
| VandenBerge Middle School | 32% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 29.2% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 23.5% |
| Elk River Senior High School | 22.3% |
| Zimmerman Middle School | 21.6% |
| Ivan Sand Community High School | 20% |
| Zimmerman High School | 19.9% |
| Prairie View Middle School | 19% |
| Otsego Elementary School | 18.5% |
| Salk Middle School | 17.9% |
| Rogers Middle School | 17.4% |
| Hassan Elementary School | 17% |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 15.7% |
| Rogers Senior High School | 14.9% |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | 14.1% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | 13.8% |
| Rogers Elementary School | 12.8% |
| Parker Elementary School | 7.6% |
| Elk River District Shared Time Program | -- |
| Online728 High School | -- |
| Ivan Sand Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- |
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