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.
The number of St. Cloud Public School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 0.3% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 6% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in St. Cloud Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 58.9% not meeting the expected standards.
St. Cloud Public School District roughly covers schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Waite Park.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Roosevelt Education Center | 90.9% |
| St. Cloud Area Learning Center | 88.9% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 70.8% |
| North Junior High School | 62.5% |
| Discovery Community Elementary School | 61% |
| South Junior High School | 58.6% |
| Technical Senior High School | 58.4% |
| Madison Elementary School | 46% |
| Apollo Senior High School | 40.4% |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary School | 36.5% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 34.6% |
| Kennedy Community School | 24.6% |
| Clearview Elementary School | 19.2% |
| Katherine Johnson Education Center | -- |
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