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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

37.1% of Nobles County students meet or exceed reading MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

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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

Nobles County saw 37.1% of their students pass the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2023-24 school year, according to the ["Minnesota Department of Education", "Nobles County"].

Of the 2,334 students who took part in the MCA, 29.8% met the testing standard while 7.3% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Nobles County students grew by 3.5% 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.

Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.

Percent of Nobles County Students Meeting Reading Standards During 2023-24 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Adrian Elementary School44.3%8.6%
Adrian Middle School31.8%14.4%
Adrian Secondary School44.1%14.7%
Ellsworth Elementary School43.6%15.4%
Ellsworth Secondary School31.3%15.6%
Intermediate School27.1%4.3%
Learning Center8%0%
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary School27%7.1%
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School29.1%10.2%
Worthington Middle School27.3%5.9%
Worthington Senior High School26.1%6.3%

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