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Cottonwood County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in science 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

Cottonwood County saw 31.7% of their students pass the Science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 505 students who took part in the MCA, 27.7% met the testing standard while 4% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Cottonwood County students grew by 3.9% 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.

Cottonwood County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Mountain Lake Elementary School32.6%11.6%
Mountain Lake Secondary School20.8%6.5%
SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom0%0%
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary School25.6%2.6%
Windom Area Elementary School49.5%1.1%
Windom Middle School26%2.6%
Windom Senior High School22.9%3.7%

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