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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Ada-Borup-West Public Schools District in 2022-23 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

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools District registered 12.4% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 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 Ada-Borup-West Public Schools District students who failed their science assessments fell by 0.9% from the previous school year.

Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 23.3% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Ada-Borup-West Public Schools District.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 18.4% not meeting the expected standards.

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norman County and has a main office in Ada.

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 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Ada-Borup-West Elementary School14%
Ada-Borup-West Secondary11.6%

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