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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Bloomington Public School District 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 35.4% of its students failing the science 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 HS grade students stood out with 12.4% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Bloomington Public School District.

On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 40.7% 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 Science During 2020-21 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Valley View Elementary School77.4%
Valley View Middle School55.7%
Westwood Elementary School54.2%
Indian Mounds Elementary School44.8%
Oak Grove Middle School43%
Washburn Elementary School40.8%
Kennedy Senior High School39.7%
Oak Grove Elementary School37.8%
Olson Elementary School32.8%
Normandale Hills Elementary School27.4%
Poplar Bridge Elementary School24.6%
Olson Middle School24%
Hillcrest Elementary School20%
Jefferson Senior High School18.3%
Ridgeview Elementary School16.7%

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