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.
The number of Owatonna Public School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 0.9% from the previous school year.
Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 15.2% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Owatonna Public School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 39.1% not meeting the expected standards.
Owatonna Public School District roughly covers schools within Steele County and has a main office in Owatonna.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 | 75% |
| Owatonna Middle School | 32.4% |
| Wilson Elementary School | 32.3% |
| Owatonna Online 7-8 | 29.2% |
| McKinley Elementary School | 28% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 24.8% |
| Owatonna Senior High School | 24.2% |
| Washington Elementary School | 24% |
| Owatonna Online K-6 | 23.3% |
| Owatonna Online 9-12 | -- |
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