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Did White Bear Lake School District students fail or pass their 2020-21 science tests?

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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

White Bear Lake School District registered 24.7% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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 HS grade students stood out with 13% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in White Bear Lake School District.

On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 31.4% not meeting the expected standards.

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

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.

Failure Rates in Science During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Birch Lake Elementary School44.4%
White Bear North Campus Senior31.3%
Oneka Elementary School30.6%
Sunrise Park Middle School27.2%
Lakeaires Elementary School26.5%
Willow Lane Elementary School22.9%
Vadnais Heights Elementary School20.4%
Central Middle School18%
Otter Lake Elementary School15.7%
Matoska International13.7%
Lincoln Elementary School12.7%
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center0%
White Bear South Campus Senior0%
White Bear Area Learning Center0%

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