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40% of Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2021-22 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools District registered 40% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.

The number of Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 2% from the previous school year.

Data showed that eighth grade students stood out with 34.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools District.

On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 51.1% not meeting the expected standards.

Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Nobles County and has a main office in Brewster.

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.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School40.9%
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary School39.4%

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