Of the 998 students who took part in the MCA, 34.6 percent met the testing standard while 10.9 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Faribault County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 5.8 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.
Faribault County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Reading During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| United South Central Elementary School | 16.1 | 44 |
| Blue Earth Area Secondary School | 11.7 | 38 |
| Blue Earth Area Middle School | 7.9 | 37.8 |
| Maple River East Elementary School | 7.8 | 32.5 |
| United South Central High School | 11.4 | 25.9 |
| Blue Earth Area Elementary School | 8.1 | 26.7 |
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Southern Plains Area Learning Center• Winnebago• Blue Earth Area Public Schools Board• United South Central School District Board• Blue Earth Area Secondary School• United South Central High School• United South Central Elementary School• Maple River East Elementary School• Blue Earth Area Middle School• Blue Earth Area Elementary School
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