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65.5 percent of Pipestone County students failed the Science portion of the MCA in 2021-2022 school year

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65.5 percent of Pipestone County students failed the Science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2021-2022 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 34.6 percent who did.

The number of Pipestone County students who failed their Science assessments rose by 11.1 percent 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.

Pipestone County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
School NameStudents who did not meet met standards (%)
SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone100
Pipestone Middle School80.8
Pipestone Senior High School70.3
Edgerton Secondary School64.2
Edgerton Elementary School62.1
Hill Elementary School35.3

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