Of the 434 students who took part in the MCA, 33.2 percent met the testing standard while 3.7 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Waseca County students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 15.7 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.
Waseca County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Waseca Intermediate School | 5.1 | 46.7 |
| Waseca Junior High School | 1.5 | 32.6 |
| Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton El. Em. | 6.4 | 25.5 |
| Team Academy | 12.5 | 18.8 |
| Nrheg Secondary School | 3.6 | 20 |
| Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Secondary School | 0 | 23.4 |
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Waseca Public School District• Waseca Area Learning Center• Nrheg Secondary School• Waseca Junior High School• Waseca Team Academy• East-West International Education Academy• Waseca Middle Level Alternative Learning Center• Waseca Senior High School• Nrheg School District• Team Academy• East-West International Education Academy• Waseca Intermediate School• Hartley Elementary School• Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Secondary School• Waseca Early Childhood
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