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 success rate among Elk River Public School District students grew by 0.2% from the previous school year.
Elk River Public School District roughly covers schools within Sherburne County and has a main office in Elk River.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Minnesota's fourth graders scored 241 in math, just above the national average of 237. Their reading score of 216 was on par with the U.S. average, but shows a slight decline over recent years. Eighth graders scored 284 in math and 264 in reading, both above the national averages.
However, despite these results, both grade levels remain below pre-pandemic levels in math and reading.
| School Name | Students Who Met Standards (%) | Students Who Exceed Standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ivan Sand Community High School | 0% | 0% |
| ISD 728 Focus/Journey | 0% | 10% |
| Online728 Middle School | 21.4% | 7.1% |
| Zimmerman High School | 26.9% | 10.8% |
| Elk River Senior High School | 30.6% | 16.7% |
| VandenBerge Middle School | 31.2% | 16.1% |
| Zimmerman Middle School | 30% | 24.6% |
| Salk Middle School | 30.1% | 24.2% |
| Prairie View Middle School | 33.9% | 22.5% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 38.2% | 20.7% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Parker Elementary School | 32.7% | 32.7% |
| Rogers Senior High School | 38.9% | 24.1% |
| Otsego Elementary School | 37.7% | 28.2% |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 44.1% | 30.9% |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | 41.4% | 23.9% |
| Rogers Middle School | 40.7% | 31.7% |
| Rogers Elementary School | 43.2% | 37.6% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | 37.3% | 41.6% |
| Hassan Elementary School | 38.2% | 42.6% |
| Online728 High School | -- | -- |
| Ivan Sand Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- | -- |
| Online728 Elementary School | -- | -- |
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