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Did Waseca Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 science tests?

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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

In Waseca Public School District 39.6% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA 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 success rate among Waseca Public School District students fell by 2.7% from the previous school year.

Waseca Public School District roughly covers schools within Waseca County and has a main office in Waseca.

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 Nation's Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.

Waseca Public School District's Students Proficiency in Science Over 3 Years

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Students Who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23 School Year

School NameStudents Who Met Standards (%)Students Who Exceed Standards (%)
Waseca Junior High School26.9%2.3%
Waseca Intermediate School45.8%4.7%
Waseca Senior High School34.2%9%
Waseca Area Learning Center----
Waseca Middle Level Alternative Learning Center----

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