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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in PACT Charter School District in 2022-23 school year?

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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

PACT Charter School District registered 24.9% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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 PACT Charter School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 3.3% from the previous school year.

Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 26.9% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in PACT Charter School District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 42.6% not meeting the expected standards.

PACT Charter School District roughly covers schools within Anoka County and has a main office in Ramsey.

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 Mathematics During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
PACT Charter Secondary27.6%
PACT Charter Elementary School22.9%

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