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
The number of Edina Public School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 0.6% from the previous school year.
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 10th grade students stood out with 51.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Edina Public School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 21.1% not meeting the expected standards.
Edina Public School District roughly covers schools within Hennepin County and has a main office in Edina.
Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Elementary School | 17% |
| Creek Valley Elementary School | 15.5% |
| South View Middle School | 14.8% |
| Highlands Elementary School | 12.3% |
| Countryside Elementary School | 11.3% |
| Valley View Middle School | 10.6% |
| Normandale Elementary School | 10.5% |
| Concord Elementary School | 10.4% |
| Edina Senior High School | 2.7% |
| Edina Virtual Pathway | -- |
| Options at Edina High School | -- |
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