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 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.1% 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 12.2% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District.
On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 50.3% not meeting the expected standards.
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District roughly covers schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in North Saint Paul.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Harmony Learning Center | 83.3% |
| John Glenn Middle School | 52.4% |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | 50.1% |
| Cowern Elementary School | 45.3% |
| Weaver Elementary School | 44.8% |
| Skyview Community Middle School | 41.7% |
| Richardson Elementary School | 40.4% |
| Carver Elementary School | 38.3% |
| Castle Elementary School | 34.1% |
| North Senior High School | 30.5% |
| Tartan Senior High School | 24.8% |
| Eagle Point Elementary School | 22.3% |
| 622 Alternative Middle/High School | -- |
| 622 Online High School | -- |
| PrairieCare Maplewood | -- |
| Fairview Adolescent Education Program | -- |
| Therapeutic Education Collective (TEC) | -- |
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