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Jackson County: How many students failed the MCA reading test in 2022-23?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

55.9% of Jackson County students failed the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

These students did not meet the required standards of the reading portion of the MCA, compared to the 44.1% who did.

The number of Jackson County students who failed their reading assessments fell by 2.1% from the previous school year.

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.

A student's success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.

Jackson County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Reading During 2022-23
School nameStudents who did not meet standards (%)
Jackson County Central Senior High School83.8%
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary School74.6%
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary School66.7%
Riverside Elementary School50%
Jackson County Central Middle School49.3%
Pleasantview Elementary School43%

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