Of the 1,109 students who took part in the MCA, 36.3 percent met the testing standard while 10.3 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Pennington County students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 1.7 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.
Pennington County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Reading During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary School | 12.5 | 38 |
| Lincoln Senior High School | 14 | 33.8 |
| Goodridge Elementary School | 1.2 | 45.2 |
| Franklin Middle School | 9.8 | 35.7 |
| Goodridge Secondary School | 3.3 | 23 |
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Northwest Area Learning Center• Challenger Elementary School• Franklin Prowler Academy Targ Servs• Summer Nw Area Learning Center• Goodridge Elementary School• Goodridge Secondary School• Goodridge Public School District• Thief River Falls School District• Lincoln Senior High School• Franklin Middle School
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