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Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in Fridley Public School District in 2023-24 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

Fridley Public School District registered 54.2% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Fridley Public School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 1.9% 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 13% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Fridley Public School District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 78.7% not meeting the expected standards.

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

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%.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2023-24 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center94.7%
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center77.1%
Fridley Senior High School76.9%
Fridley Middle School52.8%
Stevenson Elementary School44.2%
Hayes Elementary School38.5%

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