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Test expectations: How many Renville County students met or exceeded science MCA expectations in 2022-23?

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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

Renville County saw 32.9% of their students pass the Science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 353 students who took part in the MCA, 28.6% met the testing standard while 4.3% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Renville County students fell by 4% from the previous school year.

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.

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.

Renville County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
BOLD Middle School25.6%6.4%
BOLD Senior High School20%2.2%
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Elementary School43.6%5.1%
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Secondary School25.3%1.3%
Cedar Mountain Elementary School48.4%6.5%
Renville County West Elementary School26.7%10%
Renville County West Senior High School23.6%1.8%

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