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 number of Spring Lake Park Public Schools District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1.4% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 17.7% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Spring Lake Park Public Schools District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 46.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Anoka County and has a main office in Spring Lake Park.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Park Terrace Elementary School | 51.7% |
| Centerview Elementary School | 46.3% |
| Spring Lake Park Senior High School | 37.2% |
| Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion | 35.6% |
| SLP Schools Online Secondary | 31.3% |
| Northpoint Elementary School | 29.5% |
| Westwood Intermediate and Middle School | 27.8% |
| SLP Schools Online Elementary School | 25% |
| Secondary Lighthouse | 5.3% |
| Elementary Lighthouse | 3.9% |
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