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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Eden Valley-Watkins School District in 2022-23 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

Eden Valley-Watkins School District registered 24.4% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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 Eden Valley-Watkins School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 3.5% from the previous school year.

Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 26.7% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Eden Valley-Watkins School District.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 42% not meeting the expected standards.

Eden Valley-Watkins School District roughly covers schools within Meeker County and has a main office in Eden Valley.

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 Science During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Eden Valley Secondary32.1%
Eden Valley Elementary School6.7%

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