4th grade students in Polk County did the best in the Math portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, 11th grade Polk County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Math portion of the MCA.
The number of Polk County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 3.9% 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 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.
Students and MCA Math Success in 2021-2022
| Grade | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Math (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 327 | 59.3% |
| 4 | 367 | 61.6% |
| 5 | 323 | 43.3% |
| 6 | 358 | 48% |
| 7 | 387 | 40.8% |
| 8 | 406 | 42.9% |
| 11 | 325 | 36.3% |
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