Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of New Heights School, Inc. District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 12.2% 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 eighth grade students stood out with 9.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in New Heights School, Inc. District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.4% not meeting the expected standards.
New Heights School, Inc. 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| New Heights Elementary School | 66.7% |
| New Heights School, Inc. | 38.7% |
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