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33.3% of Ellsworth Public 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 | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

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

In Ellsworth Public School District 33.3% 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 Ellsworth Public School District students was unchanged from the previous school year.

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

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.

Ellsworth Public 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 (%)
Ellsworth Secondary29.2%8.3%
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