high school students in Douglas County did the best in the Science portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, high school Douglas County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Science portion of the MCA.
The number of Douglas County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 11.6% 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 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.
Students and MCA Science Success in 2021-2022
| Year | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Science (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1,213 | 46.4% |
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