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 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 17.2% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.2% not meeting the expected standards.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District roughly covers schools within Wright County and has a main office in Howard Lake.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Winsted Elementary School | 37.5% |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. | 28.4% |
| Humphrey Elementary School | 25.5% |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle School | 21.9% |
| HLWW Alternative Learning Program | -- |
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