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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

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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

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District registered 37.3% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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.

The number of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 1.8% from the previous school year.

Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 13.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools District.

On the other hand, fourth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 44.2% 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 Reading During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Waubun Elementary School38.5%
Ogema Elementary School36.2%
Waubun Secondary36.1%
Waubun Alternative Learning Center--

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