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37.9% of Spring Lake Park Public Schools District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA 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

Spring Lake Park Public Schools District registered 37.9% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of Spring Lake Park Public Schools District students who failed their mathematics assessments fell by 1.4% 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 16.6% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Spring Lake Park Public Schools District.

On the other hand, 11th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 48.4% 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.

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 (%)
Spring Lake Park Senior High School48.4%
Park Terrace Elementary School48.2%
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School39.4%
Centerview Elementary School34.4%
Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion28.1%
Northpoint Elementary School22.6%
Elementary Lighthouse0%
Secondary Lighthouse0%
SLP Schools Online Secondary School--
SLP Schools Online Elementary School--

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