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13.4% of Mahtomedi Public School District students failed the science portion of the MCA in 2020-21 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Mahtomedi Public School District registered 13.4% 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 eighth grade students stood out with 12.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Mahtomedi Public School District.

On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 14.6% not meeting the expected standards.

Mahtomedi Public School District roughly covers schools within Washington County and has a main office in Mahtomedi.

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 (%)
O.H. Anderson Elementary School14.6%
Mahtomedi Senior High School14.4%
Mahtomedi Middle School11.2%

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