These students did not meet the required standards of the Reading portion of the MCA, compared to the 37.9 percent who did.
The number of Lake of The Woods County students who failed their Reading assessments rose by 4.5 percent from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
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.
A student's success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.
Lake of The Woods County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Reading During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who did not meet met standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Elementary School | 65.9 |
| Lake of the Woods Secondary School | 56.7 |
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