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58.2 percent of Murray County students meet or exceed Math MCA expectations on tests in 2021-2022 school year

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58.2 percent of Murray County students passed the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 574 students who took part in the MCA, 40.8 percent met the testing standard while 17.4 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The total percentage of Murray County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 5.5 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.

Murray County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Math During 2021-2022
School NameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Murray Co. Central Elementary School28.847.9
Fulda Elementary School13.443.8
Murray County Central Secondary School10.438.4
Fulda Secondary School7.222.9

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