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 White Bear Lake School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 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 sixth grade students stood out with 20.4% of them exceeding standards in reading, 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 37.9% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| White Bear Area Learning Center | 81% |
| Mariner Area Learning Center | 77.3% |
| Birch Lake Elementary School | 39.8% |
| Willow Lane Elementary School | 36.9% |
| Sunrise Park Middle School | 34.2% |
| North Star Elementary School | 29.2% |
| White Bear North Campus Senior | 28.3% |
| Central Middle School | 26.7% |
| Matoska International | 24.4% |
| Lakeaires Elementary School | 23.5% |
| Vadnais Heights Elementary School | 23.5% |
| Otter Lake Elementary School | 19.8% |
| Oneka Elementary School | 19.5% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 11.4% |
| White Bear Transition Plus Program | -- |
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