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 success rate among Mankato Public School District students grew by 0.9% from the previous school year.
Mankato Public School District roughly covers schools within Blue Earth County and has a main office in Mankato.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Minnesota's fourth graders scored 241 in math, just above the national average of 237. Their reading score of 216 was on par with the U.S. average, but shows a slight decline over recent years. Eighth graders scored 284 in math and 264 in reading, both above the national averages.
However, despite these results, both grade levels remain below pre-pandemic levels in math and reading.
| School Name | Students Who Met Standards (%) | Students Who Exceed Standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Central High Area Learning Center | 0% | 0% |
| Mankato East Senior High School | 21.3% | 8.9% |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | 35.3% | 11.3% |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | 26.6% | 13.9% |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | 28.7% | 16% |
| Mankato West Senior High School | 34.4% | 14.2% |
| Monroe Elementary School | 33% | 21.2% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 38.4% | 18% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 27.8% | 23.7% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 30.7% | 40.5% |
| Washington Elementary School | 36.3% | 36.8% |
| Bridges Community Elementary School | 36.7% | 34.2% |
| Kennedy Elementary School | 37.1% | 39.6% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 32.9% | 47.1% |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | 33.8% | 48.6% |
| Central Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- | -- |
| Central Freedom School | -- | -- |
| Futures Program | -- | -- |
| Futures Sun | -- | -- |
| Prairie Care Mankato | -- | -- |
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