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9.5% of Minnetonka Public School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2021-22 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

Minnetonka Public School District registered 9.5% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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.

The number of Minnetonka Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 2.5% from the previous school year.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 48.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Minnetonka Public School District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 14% not meeting the expected standards.

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

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 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Tonka Online K-514.3%
Minnetonka Senior High School14%
Minnetonka West Middle School10.4%
Groveland Elementary School9.6%
Minnetonka East Middle School9.4%
Clear Springs Elementary School8.6%
Tonka Online8.3%
Minnewashta Elementary School8.1%
Deephaven Elementary School7.7%
Excelsior Elementary School7.4%
Scenic Heights Elementary School4.3%

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