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Westonka Public School District secures 12th spot in student Math test participation in 2021-22 school year

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Westonka Public School District ranked 12th in the Hennepin County for test participation, with 1,205 students taking the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Westonka Public School District students taking the tests in the 2021-22 school year rose by 11.6% over the previous year.

Westonka Public School District's students achieved an average Math proficiency rate of 68% in 2021-22 school year.

Fourth grade students stood out with 43% of them exceeding standards in Math, which was the highest recorded proficiency at the district.

On the other hand, 11th-grade students had the most room for improvement, with 26% not meeting the expected standards.

Westonka Public School District encompasses schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Minnetrista.

Minnesota students take the MCA annually (or the MTAS, for students with cognitive disabilities) to determine their academic readiness. 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.

Minnesota Department of Education issues could lead to data irregularities.

Westonka Public School District's Students Proficiency Over 2 Years

2020-212021-220%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%65%50%68%47%DistrictCounty

Westonka Public School District's Math Proficiency in 2021-22 School Year

Grade# of Students Tested% Considered Proficient
Grade 317578%
Grade 420178%
Grade 514575%
Grade 617467%
Grade 716472%
Grade 818757%
Grade 1115953%

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