8th grade students in Brown County did the best in the Reading portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, 3rd grade Brown County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Reading portion of the MCA.
The number of Brown County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 5.9% 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 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.
Students and MCA Reading Success in 2021-2022
| Grade | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Reading (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 241 | 42.3% |
| 4 | 242 | 43.8% |
| 5 | 239 | 48.1% |
| 6 | 240 | 57.9% |
| 7 | 246 | 49.6% |
| 8 | 267 | 54.7% |
| 10 | 268 | 59.3% |
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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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