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Test expectations: How many Pipestone County students met or exceeded Math MCA expectations in 2021-2022?

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38.4 percent of Pipestone 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 745 students who took part in the MCA, 31.1 percent met the testing standard while 7.2 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The total percentage of Pipestone County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 0.5 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.

Pipestone County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Math During 2021-2022
School NameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Hill Elementary School10.944.8
Edgerton Elementary School1127
Pipestone Senior High School5.626.8
Edgerton Secondary School3.227.4
Pipestone Middle School4.522.3

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