Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
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 3.2% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 19.7% 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 44.3% 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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary School | 56.4% |
| Valley View Middle School | 50.5% |
| Indian Mounds Elementary School | 44.2% |
| New Code Academy Middle School | 42.2% |
| Kennedy Senior High School | 41.4% |
| New Code Academy Elementary | 40% |
| Washburn Elementary School | 39.7% |
| Oak Grove Middle School | 39.7% |
| Westwood Elementary School | 33.5% |
| Normandale Hills Elementary School | 32.1% |
| Olson Middle School | 30.3% |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 28.2% |
| Poplar Bridge Elementary School | 24.5% |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | 23.7% |
| Olson Elementary School | 22.3% |
| Jefferson Senior High School | 18.6% |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | 12.6% |
| New Code Academy High School | -- |
| Beacon ALP | -- |
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