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Test expectations: How many Redwood County students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in 2022-23?

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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

Redwood County saw 46.5% of their students pass the Mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 1,226 students who took part in the MCA, 33% met the testing standard while 13.5% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Redwood County students grew by 0.2% from the previous school year.

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.

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.

Redwood County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Mathematics During 2022-23 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Cedar Mountain Secondary School26.9%4.6%
Milroy Elementary School45%0%
Red Rock Central Elementary School37.1%21%
Red Rock Central Secondary School31.4%8.8%
Redwood Valley Middle School28.9%8.8%
Redwood Valley Senior High School21.2%3.5%
Reede Gray Elementary School40.5%29.7%
Wabasso Elementary School41.5%9.4%
Wabasso Secondary School37.3%29.1%
Walnut Grove Elementary School34.8%14.8%

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