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 number of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District students who failed their science assessments rose by 6.4% 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 eighth grade students stood out with 7.7% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District.
On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.1% not meeting the expected standards.
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District roughly covers schools within Wright County and has a main office in Buffalo.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Montrose Elementary School of Innovation | 40.4% |
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School | 35.2% |
| Discovery Elementary School | 35.1% |
| Buffalo Senior High School | 35% |
| Parkside Elementary School | 26.2% |
| Buffalo Community Middle School | 23% |
| Northwinds Elementary School | 15.6% |
| Hanover Elementary School | 11.8% |
| Phoenix Learning Center | -- |
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