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 Detroit Lakes Public School District students who failed their science assessments fell by 0.9% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fifth grade students stood out with 17.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Detroit Lakes Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34.1% not meeting the expected standards.
Detroit Lakes Public School District roughly covers schools within Becker County and has a main office in Detroit Lakes.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center | 72% |
| Detroit Lakes Middle School | 34.1% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 27.4% |
| Detroit Lakes Senior High School | 15.5% |
| Rossman Elementary School | 9.2% |
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