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Did Adrian Public School District students fail or pass their 2021-22 reading tests?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Adrian Public School District registered 24.3% of its students failing the reading 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 Adrian Public School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 3.3% from the previous school year.

Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 23.9% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Adrian Public School District.

On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 33.3% not meeting the expected standards.

Adrian Public School District roughly covers schools within Nobles County and has a main office in Adrian.

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 Reading During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Adrian Middle School30.3%
Adrian Elementary School22.6%
Adrian Secondary13%

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