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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District in 2023-24 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District registered 34.1% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 3.1% from the previous school year.

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.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 17.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 47.5% not meeting the expected standards.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Benton County and has a main office in Sauk Rapids.

Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2023-24 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High School47.5%
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School37.9%
Mississippi Heights Elementary School28.7%
Pleasantview Elementary School28%
Rice Elementary School21.6%

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