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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in Hopkins Public School District in 2020-21 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

Hopkins Public School District registered 23.1% of its students failing the reading 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 eighth grade students stood out with 25% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Hopkins Public School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 33.3% not meeting the expected standards.

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

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 Reading During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Eisenhower Elementary School45.6%
Gatewood Elementary School38%
Alice Smith Elementary School33.2%
L.H. Tanglen Elementary School25.8%
Glen Lake Elementary School18.2%
Meadowbrook Elementary School14.7%
Hopkins Senior High School12.7%
Xinxing Academy11.3%
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