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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in Goodhue County Education District in 2021-22 school year?

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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

Goodhue County Education District registered 48.6% of its students failing the reading 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 Goodhue County Education District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 29.8% from the previous school year.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 14.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Goodhue County Education District.

Goodhue County Education District roughly covers schools within Goodhue County and has a main office in Red Wing.

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 Reading During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
REACH Programs71.4%
5RiversOnline Secondary43.8%
5RiversOnline Elementary School40%
Tower View Alternative High School--
Pathways Program Grades 8-12--

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