Of the 984 students who took part in the MCA, 34.8 percent met the testing standard while 8.6 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Watonwan County students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 8.2 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.
Watonwan County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Reading During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Madelia Elementary School | 12.8 | 39 |
| St. James Northside Elementary School | 7.3 | 40.3 |
| St. James Middle/High School | 8.1 | 33.8 |
| Madelia Secondary School | 9 | 30.6 |
| Butterfield Elementary School | 5.2 | 25.9 |
| Butterfield Secondary School | 5.8 | 21.2 |
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St. James Early Childhood• Madelia Public School District Board• Eminnesota Online Academy• St. James Public School District• Butterfield Secondary School• Butterfield Elementary School• Madelia High School• Armstrong School• Madelia Elementary School• Butterfield Public School District• St. James Middle/High School• St. James Northside Elementary School
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