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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in West Central Education District in 2021-22 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

West Central Education District registered 72.7% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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.

The number of West Central Education District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 18.2% from the previous school year.

West Central Education District roughly covers schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Melrose.

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.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
West Central Area Learning Center--
Beacon Program W. Central Education District--

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