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 number of Elk River Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments was unchanged 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 35.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Elk River Public School District.
On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 25.3% not meeting the expected standards.
Elk River Public School District roughly covers schools within Sherburne County and has a main office in Elk River.
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%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Ivan Sand Community High School | 100% |
| ISD 728 Focus/Journey | 90% |
| Online728 Middle School | 42.9% |
| Zimmerman High School | 41.5% |
| Elk River Senior High School | 25.7% |
| VandenBerge Middle School | 25.3% |
| Zimmerman Middle School | 24.6% |
| Salk Middle School | 21.2% |
| Prairie View Middle School | 19.6% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 18.6% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 17.7% |
| Parker Elementary School | 16.3% |
| Rogers Senior High School | 15.7% |
| Otsego Elementary School | 15% |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 12.5% |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | 9.5% |
| Rogers Middle School | 9.4% |
| Rogers Elementary School | 8.7% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School | 7.7% |
| Hassan Elementary School | 7% |
| Online728 High School | -- |
| Ivan Sand Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- |
| Online728 Elementary School | -- |
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