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 science assessments fell by 3% from the previous school year.
Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 9.1% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Spring Lake Park Public Schools District.
On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 36.7% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High School | 37.1% |
| Westwood Intermediate and Middle School | 34.7% |
| SLP Schools Online Secondary | 23.1% |
| Secondary Lighthouse | 6.7% |
| Elementary Lighthouse | -- |
| SLP Schools Online Elementary School | -- |
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