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Did White Bear Lake School District students fail or pass their 2021-22 science tests?

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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

White Bear Lake School District registered 31% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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.

The number of White Bear Lake School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 6.4% from the previous school year.

Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 12.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in White Bear Lake School District.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34.5% 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 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center80%
Willow Lane Elementary School55.6%
Birch Lake Elementary School36.6%
Sunrise Park Middle School34.9%
Vadnais Heights Elementary School33.3%
White Bear North Campus Senior32.8%
Central Middle School31.5%
Oneka Elementary School24.8%
Otter Lake Elementary School24.2%
Matoska International21%
Lakeaires Elementary School20.7%
White Bear Lake Elementary Distance Learning Academy17.7%
Lincoln Elementary School12.9%
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