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40.5% of Bloomington Public School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2020-21 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

Bloomington Public School District registered 40.5% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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.

Data showed that 11th grade students stood out with 19.9% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Bloomington Public School District.

On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 48.3% not meeting the expected standards.

Bloomington Public School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Bloomington.

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.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Valley View Elementary School71.4%
Indian Mounds Elementary School62.6%
Valley View Middle School56.1%
Westwood Elementary School54.5%
Kennedy Senior High School48.2%
Washburn Elementary School46.8%
Oak Grove Middle School46.2%
Normandale Hills Elementary School34.9%
Oak Grove Elementary School34.5%
Poplar Bridge Elementary School33.1%
Hillcrest Elementary School29.6%
Olson Middle School28.2%
Olson Elementary School25.6%
Jefferson Senior High School20.9%
Ridgeview Elementary School19.3%
Choice Academy0%
Beacon ALP0%
Beacon ALP IS0%

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