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Test expectations: How many Nobles County students failed to meet the science 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

74.7% of Nobles County students failed the science 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 science portion of the MCA, compared to the 25.3% who did.

The number of Nobles County students who failed their science assessments rose by 7.1% 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.

Nobles County Students who Didn’t Meet Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23
School nameStudents who did not meet standards (%)
Learning Center96.7%
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School92.6%
Worthington Middle School87.9%
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary School80%
Adrian Middle School76.9%
Ellsworth Secondary School75%
Worthington Senior High School74.5%
Intermediate School68%
Ellsworth Elementary School53.9%
Adrian Secondary School47.7%
Adrian Elementary School35.9%

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