Of the 255 students who took part in the MCA, 32.9 percent met the testing standard while 5.9 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Swift County students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 10.9 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.
Swift County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary School | 9.7 | 54.2 |
| Northside Elementary School | 9.8 | 45.1 |
| Benson Secondary School | 2.9 | 19.1 |
| Kerkhoven Secondary School | 1.6 | 14.1 |
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