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Redwood County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading 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 47.8% of their students pass the Reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 1,247 students who took part in the MCA, 38.9% met the testing standard while 8.9% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Redwood County students grew by 0.8% 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 Reading During 2022-23 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Cedar Mountain Secondary School23.2%7.2%
Milroy Elementary School45%0%
Red Rock Central Elementary School48.4%9.7%
Red Rock Central Secondary School39.7%11.2%
Redwood Valley Middle School37.2%9.4%
Redwood Valley Senior High School41.4%17.3%
Reede Gray Elementary School46%5.4%
Wabasso Elementary School47.7%2.8%
Wabasso Secondary School37.7%13.2%
Walnut Grove Elementary School36.3%6.7%

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