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Did Alexandria Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 science tests?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

In Alexandria Public School District 43.4% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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 success rate among Alexandria Public School District students grew by 0% from the previous school year.

Alexandria Public School District roughly covers schools within Douglas County and has a main office in Alexandria.

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.

Alexandria Public School District's Students Proficiency in Science Over 2 Years

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Students Who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-22 School Year

School NameStudents Who Met Standards (%)Students Who Exceed Standards (%)
Woodland Elementary School28.2%5.6%
Alexandria Area High School34.6%15.4%
Discovery Middle School27%4.8%
Voyager Elementary School42.9%2.9%
Carlos Elementary School63.2%0%
Lincoln Elementary School48.7%6.8%
Garfield Elementary School73.7%0%
Miltona Elementary School31.8%45.5%

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