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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Jackson County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in science in 2023-24 school year?

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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

Jackson County saw 37.3% of their students pass the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2023-24 school year, according to the ["Minnesota Department of Education", "Jackson County"].

Of the 282 students who took part in the MCA, 32.3% met the testing standard while 5% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Jackson County students grew by 10% 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 Jackson County Students Meeting Science Standards During 2023-24 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary School35%0%
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary School12.5%4.2%
Jackson County Central Middle School23.8%1.6%
Jackson County Central Senior High School32%6.7%
Pleasantview Elementary School51.3%7.9%

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