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 Goodhue County Education District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 5.1% 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 fourth grade students stood out with 10% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Goodhue County Education District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 72.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Goodhue County Education District roughly covers schools within Goodhue County and has a main office in Red Wing.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| REACH Programs | 72.4% |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12 | 63.6% |
| 5RiversOnline Elementary School | 46.7% |
| Pathways Program Grades 6-7 | 41.7% |
| 5RiversOnline Secondary School | -- |
| Tower View Alternative High School | -- |
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