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15.4% of Eden Prairie Public School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA 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

Eden Prairie Public School District registered 15.4% 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 sixth grade students stood out with 36.7% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Eden Prairie Public School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 20.5% not meeting the expected standards.

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

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 (%)
Forest Hills Elementary School21.8%
Central Middle School16.9%
Eden Prairie Senior High School16.7%
Oak Point Elementary School16.5%
Eden Lake Elementary School15.4%
Prairie View Elementary School14.9%
Cedar Ridge Elementary School14%
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion11.4%

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