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Ellsworth Public School District secures fourth spot in student Math test participation in 2021-22 school year

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Ellsworth Public School District ranked fourth in the Nobles County for test participation, with 72 students taking the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Ellsworth Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year fell by 8.9% from the previous year.

Ellsworth Public School District's students achieved an average Math proficiency rate of 31% in 2021-22 school year.

Fourth grade students stood out with 15% of them exceeding standards in Math, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, 11th-grade students had the most room for improvement, with 64% not meeting the expected standards.

Ellsworth Public School District encompasses schools within Nobles County and has a main office in Ellsworth.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. 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.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

Ellsworth Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

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Ellsworth Public School District's Math Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 380%
Grade 41369%
Grade 590%
Grade 61513%
Grade 790%
Grade 870%
Grade 111127%

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