Of the 504 students who took part in the MCA, 34.3 percent met the testing standard while 6.7 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Brown County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 2.4 percent from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
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.
Brown County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | 11.4 | 50 |
| Sleepy Eye Elementary School | 2.9 | 52.9 |
| Comfrey Elementary School | 8.3 | 33.3 |
| New Ulm Middle School | 7.8 | 33.8 |
| Sleepy Eye Secondary School | 0 | 33.3 |
| Springfield Secondary School | 1.9 | 18.9 |
| Comfrey Secondary School | 9.1 | 9.1 |
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River Bend Area Learning Center• Jefferson Elementary School• Springfield Elementary School• Sleepy Eye Secondary School• New Ulm High School• Springfield Psd• Comfrey Public School District• Sleepy Eye Public School District Board• New Ulm Public School District• Springfield Secondary School• Washington Elementary School• Comfrey Elementary School• River Bend Psd• Sleepy Eye Elementary School• River Bend Early Childhood• Comfrey Secondary School• River Bend Alternative Learning Center• River Bend Alternative Learning Center• Springfield Public School District• New Ulm Middle School
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