Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of Spectrum High School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 5.3% 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 11th grade students stood out with 17.2% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Spectrum High School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 33.6% not meeting the expected standards.
Spectrum High 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 | 31.8% |
| Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 | 25.4% |
| Spectrum High School | 22.6% |
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