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White Bear Lake School District secures third spot in student Reading test participation in 2021-22 school year

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White Bear Lake School District ranked third in the Ramsey County for test participation, with 4,122 students taking the Reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of White Bear Lake School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 17.7% over the previous year.

White Bear Lake School District's students achieved an average Reading proficiency rate of 55% in 2021-22 school year.

10th-grade students stood out with 22% of them exceeding standards in Reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36% not meeting the expected standards.

White Bear Lake School District encompasses schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in White Bear Lake.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. Not every grade is tested each year.

Analysis from the Nation’s Report Card showed Math and Reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

White Bear Lake School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

2020-212021-220%10%20%30%40%50%60%57%54%55%50%DistrictCounty

White Bear Lake School District's Reading Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 359053%
Grade 459959%
Grade 556964%
Grade 660660%
Grade 759648%
Grade 862245%
Grade 1054059%

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