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28.7% of Owatonna Public School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2022-23 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Owatonna Public School District registered 28.7% of its students failing the reading 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 Owatonna Public School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 0.4% from the previous school year.

Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 13.5% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Owatonna Public School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 37.2% 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.

Failure Rates in Reading During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-1269.2%
Wilson Elementary School32.6%
Owatonna Middle School31.8%
McKinley Elementary School29%
Lincoln Elementary School24.5%
Washington Elementary School23.1%
Owatonna Senior High School22%
Owatonna Online 7-820%
Owatonna Online K-618.2%
Owatonna Online 9-12--

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