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Did Columbia Heights Public School District students fail or pass their 2021-22 reading 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

Columbia Heights Public School District registered 55.3% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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 Columbia Heights Public School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 3.7% from the previous school year.

Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 7.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Columbia Heights Public School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 65% not meeting the expected standards.

Columbia Heights Public School District roughly covers schools within Anoka County and has a main office in Columbia Heights.

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 2021-22 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
North Park School for Innovation59.3%
Columbia Academy57.3%
Valley View Elementary School55.8%
Highland Elementary School50.7%
Columbia Heights Senior High School50%
Columbia Academy Anchor Program--
Anchor--
Virtual Heights Elementary School--
Virtual Heights Secondary--

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