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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 3.6% 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 sixth grade students stood out with 23% 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 43.8% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Humphrey Elementary School | 39.1% |
| Winsted Elementary School | 35.6% |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. | 24% |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle School | 20.9% |
| HLWW Alternative Learning Program | -- |
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