Crookston Public School District registered 27.9% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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 Crookston Public School District students who failed their science assessments fell by 1.5% from the previous school year.
Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 10.7% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Crookston Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.4% not meeting the expected standards.
Crookston Public School District roughly covers schools within Polk County and has a main office in Crookston.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary | 31.9% |
| Highland Elementary School | 17.5% |
