These students did not meet the required standards of the Math portion of the MCA, compared to the 50.9 percent who did.
The number of Big Stone County students who failed their Math assessments fell by 15.1 percent from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
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.
A student's success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.
Big Stone County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Math During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who did not meet met standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Ortonville Secondary School | 65.4 |
| Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Sr. | 64.6 |
| Lismore Colony School | 63.2 |
| Knoll Elementary School | 35.8 |
| Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Elementary School | 32.7 |
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