Of the 735 students who took part in the MCA, 40.5 percent met the testing standard while 13.6 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Pope County students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 3.8 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.
Pope County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Reading During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Area Intermediate School | 17.3 | 48.2 |
| Minnewaska Area Elementary School | 16.7 | 42.7 |
| Minnewaska Secondary School | 12 | 43.5 |
| Minnewaska Area Junior High School | 9.3 | 32.1 |
| Glacial Hills Elementary School | 7.7 | 15.4 |
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