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29% of Jackson County Central School District students meet or exceed science MCA expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

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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

In Jackson County Central School District 29% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA 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 success rate among Jackson County Central School District students fell by 11.8% from the previous school year.

Jackson County Central School District roughly covers schools within Jackson County and has a main office in Jackson.

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 Nation's Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

Jackson County Central School District's Students Proficiency in Science Over 2 Years

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Students Who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-22 School Year

School NameStudents Who Met Standards (%)Students Who Exceed Standards (%)
Jackson County Central Senior High School21.2%3.9%
Jackson County Central Middle School14.7%1.3%
Pleasantview Elementary School41.3%2.5%

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