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Redwood County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Science in 2021-2022

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

Of the 358 students who took part in the MCA, 27.7 percent met the testing standard while 1.7 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The total percentage of Redwood County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 22.9 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.

Redwood County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
School NameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Walnut Grove Elementary School050
Wabasso Elementary School041.7
Red Rock Central Secondary School8.627.6
Redwood Valley Middle School0.629
Wabasso Secondary School016.3
Cedar Mountain Secondary School012.5

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