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 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 13.8% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Elk River Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 21.8% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Ivan Sand Community High School | 80% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 33.8% |
| VandenBerge Middle School | 29.5% |
| Prairie View Middle School | 24% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 23.6% |
| Zimmerman High School | 23.3% |
| Salk Middle School | 20.7% |
| Zimmerman Middle School | 20.5% |
| Elk River Senior High School | 20.1% |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | 19.8% |
| Hassan Elementary School | 18.8% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | 18% |
| Rogers Middle School | 16% |
| Parker Elementary School | 15% |
| Otsego Elementary School | 14.4% |
| Rogers Senior High School | 11.6% |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 9.2% |
| Rogers Elementary School | 6.6% |
| Elk River District Shared Time Program | 0% |
| ISD 728 Focus/Journey | 0% |
| Online728 High School | 0% |
| Ivan Sand Middle School Alternative Learning Center | 0% |
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