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
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 Mounds View Public School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 4.1% from the previous school year.
Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 25.6% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Mounds View Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 33.3% not meeting the expected standards.
Mounds View Public School District roughly covers schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in Shoreview.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Pinewood Elementary School | 53% |
| Highview Middle School | 41.1% |
| Edgewood Middle School | 40.5% |
| Irondale Senior High School | 39.1% |
| Valentine Hills Elementary School | 33.3% |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | 25.8% |
| Chippewa Middle School | 22.8% |
| Bel Air Elementary School | 22.1% |
| Island Lake Elementary School | 16.4% |
| Mounds View Senior High School | 13.2% |
| Turtle Lake Elementary School | 11.5% |
| Mounds View Bridges Program | -- |
| NETS | -- |
| Options | -- |
| Mounds View Alternative Learning Center | -- |
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