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Did Mahnomen Public School District students fail or pass their 2020-21 reading tests?

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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

Mahnomen Public School District registered 44.6% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 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.

Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 10% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Mahnomen Public School District.

On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 59.1% not meeting the expected standards.

Mahnomen Public School District roughly covers schools within Mahnomen County and has a main office in Mahnomen.

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.

Failure Rates in Reading During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Mahnomen Secondary46.8%
Mahnomen Elementary School42.7%
Mahnomen Area Learning Center--

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