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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in Bloomington Public School District 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

Bloomington Public School District registered 31.9% of its students failing the reading 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 Bloomington Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1% from the previous school year.

Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 22.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, 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 Reading During 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Indian Mounds Elementary School57%
Valley View Elementary School51.3%
New Code Academy Middle School48.7%
Valley View Middle School47.2%
Washburn Elementary School44.7%
Oak Grove Middle School35.6%
New Code Academy Elementary29.6%
Kennedy Senior High School29.2%
Normandale Hills Elementary School27.9%
Olson Middle School25.4%
Hillcrest Elementary School25.1%
Westwood Elementary School24.6%
Oak Grove Elementary School24%
Olson Elementary School22.9%
Poplar Bridge Elementary School21.4%
Ridgeview Elementary School16.3%
Jefferson Senior High School11.8%
New Code Academy High School--
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