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.
The number of Elk River Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.5% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 20.5% of them exceeding standards in reading, 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 27.3% 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 | 75% |
| Elk River Senior High School | 33.5% |
| VandenBerge Middle School | 31.8% |
| Zimmerman Middle School | 29.9% |
| Online728 Middle School | 26.7% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 25.4% |
| Otsego Elementary School | 24% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 23% |
| Salk Middle School | 21.6% |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 19.9% |
| Prairie View Middle School | 19.3% |
| Hassan Elementary School | 18.7% |
| Rogers Senior High School | 17.4% |
| Zimmerman High School | 15.4% |
| Rogers Middle School | 14.7% |
| Rogers Elementary School | 14.6% |
| Online728 Elementary School | 14.3% |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | 14% |
| Parker Elementary School | 13.6% |
| Online728 High School | 9.1% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | 8.4% |
| Ivan Sand Community High School | -- |
| Ivan Sand Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- |
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