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 St. Cloud Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 2.2% 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 10.8% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in St. Cloud Public School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 56.5% not meeting the expected standards.
St. Cloud Public School District roughly covers schools within Stearns County and has a main office in Waite Park.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Katherine Johnson Education Center | 79.1% |
| St. Cloud Area Learning Center | 70% |
| Talahi Community Elementary School | 66.4% |
| Discovery Community Elementary School | 59.3% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 54.3% |
| Apollo Senior High School | 48.8% |
| North Junior High School | 48.7% |
| South Junior High School | 46.6% |
| Madison Elementary School | 46.2% |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary School | 45.4% |
| Technical Senior High School | 44.5% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 38.3% |
| Kennedy Community School | 32.6% |
| Clearview Elementary School | 30.3% |
| 180 Degrees / Youth Shelter | -- |
| Roosevelt Education Center | -- |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-Res | -- |
| Newport Academy | -- |
| Central Minnesota Virtual Academy | -- |
| Special Education Facilities | -- |
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