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 number of Mankato Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 1.3% from the previous school year.
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.
Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 37.4% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Mankato Public School District.
On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 37.3% not meeting the expected standards.
Mankato Public School District roughly covers schools within Blue Earth County and has a main office in Mankato.
Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Central High Area Learning Center | 84.6% |
| Mankato East Senior High School | 42.7% |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | 33.3% |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | 33.3% |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | 28.8% |
| Mankato West Senior High School | 27.3% |
| Monroe Elementary School | 25.1% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 23.2% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 19.6% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 15.7% |
| Washington Elementary School | 14.6% |
| Bridges Community Elementary School | 10.8% |
| Kennedy Elementary School | 10.7% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 10.5% |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | 8.5% |
| Central Middle School Alternative Learning Center | -- |
| Central Freedom School | -- |
| Futures Program | -- |
| Futures Sun | -- |
| Prairie Care Mankato | -- |
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