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Did ROCORI Public School District students fail or pass their 2021-22 reading tests?

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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

ROCORI Public School District registered 23.4% of its students failing the reading 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 ROCORI Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.2% from the previous school year.

Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 16.8% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in ROCORI Public School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 31.1% not meeting the expected standards.

ROCORI Public School District roughly covers schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Cold Spring.

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 Reading During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Rockville Elementary School38.7%
ROCORI Senior High School25.1%
Cold Spring Elementary School24.1%
ROCORI Middle School21.8%
Richmond Elementary School12.7%
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