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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District in 2020-21 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District registered 37.4% of its students failing the science 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.

Fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 46.3% not meeting the expected standards.

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District roughly covers schools within Mahnomen County and has a main office in Waubun.

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 Science During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Waubun Elementary School46.3%
Waubun Secondary26.7%

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