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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.6% 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 10th grade students stood out with 15.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.8% 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%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School | 29.8% |
| Mississippi Heights Elementary School | 28.9% |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | 27.1% |
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High School | 26.6% |
| Rice Elementary School | 25.3% |
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