high school students in Nicollet County did the best in the Science portion of the MCA out of all the students in the county.
At the other end of the educational spectrum, 8th grade Nicollet County students scored in the lowest proficiency of the Science portion of the MCA.
The number of Nicollet County students taking the MCA in 2021-2022 rose by 20.3% 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 Science Success in 2021-2022
| Year | Number of Students Tested | Considered proficient in Science (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 984 | 43.1% |
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Minnesota Valley Psd Early Childhood• Nicollet Middle School• St. Peter Public School District Board• Bridges Community Elementary School• Saint Peter Middle School• Nicollet Senior High School• South Elementary Center• Dakota Meadows Middle School• Nicollet Elementary School• Rock Bend High School Alternative Learning Center• Monroe Elementary School• St. Peter Middle School• Minnesota Valley School• Minnesota Valley Psd• Hoffman Learning Center• Nicollet Public School District• St. Peter Alternative Learning Center• Hoover Elementary School• Lafayette Public Charter School• North Elementary School• St. Peter High School
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