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Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District secures third spot in student Reading test participation in 2021-22 school year

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Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District ranked third in the Cottonwood County for test participation, with 220 students taking the Reading 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 Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 6.3% over the previous year.

Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District's students achieved an average Reading proficiency rate of 43% in 2021-22 school year.

10th-grade students stood out with 20% of them exceeding standards in Reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 45% not meeting the expected standards.

Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District encompasses schools within Cottonwood County and has a main office in Westbrook.

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.

Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

2020-212021-220%10%20%30%40%50%42%47%43%46%DistrictCounty

Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District's Reading Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 33450%
Grade 43345%
Grade 52438%
Grade 63139%
Grade 73634%
Grade 83746%
Grade 102544%

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