Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.
Data showed that third grade students stood out with 29.8% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Mankato Public School District.
On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 39.4% not meeting the expected standards.
Mankato Public School District roughly covers schools within Blue Earth County and has a main office in Mankato.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Central High Area Learning Center | 79% |
| Mankato East Senior High School | 40.8% |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | 36.7% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 34.7% |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | 34.6% |
| Washington Elementary School | 28.8% |
| Mankato West Senior High School | 28.1% |
| Kennedy Elementary School | 26.6% |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | 26.3% |
| Monroe Elementary School | 23.9% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 21.4% |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | 17.6% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 17.2% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 16.1% |
| Bridges Community Elementary School | 7.1% |
| Special Education | 0% |
| Mankato Area Night School | 0% |
| Central Middle School Alternative Learning Center | 0% |
| Central Freedom School | 0% |
| Futures Program | 0% |
| Prairie Care Mankato | 0% |
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