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Did Granada Huntley East Chain School District students fail or pass their 2021-22 science tests?

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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

Granada Huntley East Chain School District registered 27.4% of its students failing the science 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 Granada Huntley East Chain School District students who failed their science assessments fell by 7.3% from the previous school year.

Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 13.6% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Granada Huntley East Chain School District.

On the other hand, fifth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 34.8% not meeting the expected standards.

Granada Huntley East Chain School District roughly covers schools within Martin County and has a main office in Granada.

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 Science During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School34.8%
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle School32.1%
Granada Huntley East Chain High School20.5%

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