3rd grade students in Watonwan County did the best in the Reading portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, 8th grade Watonwan County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Reading portion of the MCA.
The number of Watonwan County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 7.4% 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 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.
Students and MCA Reading Success in 2021-2022
| Grade | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Reading (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 134 | 53% |
| 4 | 144 | 40.3% |
| 5 | 137 | 51.1% |
| 6 | 139 | 42.4% |
| 7 | 122 | 27% |
| 8 | 147 | 43.5% |
| 10 | 144 | 50% |
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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 Secondary School• Armstrong School• Madelia Elementary School• Butterfield Public School District• St. James Middle/High School• St. James Northside Elementary School
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