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Did Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy Charter School District students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 science 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

In Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy Charter School District 17.5% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2022-23 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 success rate among Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy Charter School District students fell by 10.5% from the previous school year.

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy Charter School District roughly covers schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Saint Cloud.

The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.

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.

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy Charter School District's Students Proficiency in Science Over 3 Years

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