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Did Albert Lea Public School District students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

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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

Albert Lea Public School District registered 40% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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 Albert Lea Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 0.5% from the previous school year.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 16.5% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Albert Lea Public School District.

On the other hand, sixth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 52.9% not meeting the expected standards.

Albert Lea Public School District roughly covers schools within Freeborn County and has a main office in Albert Lea.

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.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Southwest Middle School46%
Albert Lea Senior High School44.4%
Hawthorne Elementary School42.1%
Halverson Elementary School38%
Sibley Elementary School29.6%
Lakeview Elementary School26.9%
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy--
Albert Lea Area Learning Center--

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