Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
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 number of Perham-Dent Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 3.4% from the previous school year.
Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 18.5% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Perham-Dent Public School District.
On the other hand, fourth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 37.6% not meeting the expected standards.
Perham-Dent Public School District roughly covers schools within Otter Tail County and has a main office in Perham.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Heart of the Lake Elementary School | 36.9% |
| Prairie Wind Middle School | 20.6% |
| Perham Senior High School | 16.7% |
| Perham Area Learning Center | -- |
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