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 Stillwater Area Public Schools District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 2.8% 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 22.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Stillwater Area Public Schools District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 27.6% not meeting the expected standards.
Stillwater Area Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Washington County and has a main office in Stillwater.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Andersen Elementary School | 29.1% |
| Oak-Land Middle School | 25.8% |
| Stonebridge Elementary School | 23.9% |
| Lake Elmo Elementary School | 22.3% |
| Brookview Elementary School | 20.1% |
| Lily Lake Elementary School | 20.1% |
| Rutherford Elementary School | 17.7% |
| Stillwater Middle School | 17.4% |
| Stillwater Area High School | 14% |
| Afton-Lakeland Elementary School | 10.9% |
| Gate 4/5 | 0% |
| St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center | -- |
| Stillwater District Special Services | -- |
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