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Test expectations: How many Renville County students failed to meet the science MCA expectations in 2022-23?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

67.1% of Renville County students failed the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

These students did not meet the required standards of the science portion of the MCA, compared to the 32.9% who did.

The number of Renville County students who failed their science assessments fell by 4.4% 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 Nation’s Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

A student's success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.

Renville County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23
School nameStudents who did not meet standards (%)
BOLD Senior High School77.8%
Renville County West Senior High School74.6%
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Secondary School73.3%
BOLD Middle School68%
Renville County West Elementary School63.3%
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Elementary School51.3%
Cedar Mountain Elementary School45.2%

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