Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com
The number of Centennial Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 0.4% 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 fifth grade students stood out with 23% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Centennial Public School District.
On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 27.7% not meeting the expected standards.
Centennial Public School District roughly covers schools within Anoka County and has a main office in Circle Pines.
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%.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Golden Lake Elementary School | 22.7% |
| Blue Heron Elementary School | 22% |
| Centennial Elementary School | 21.7% |
| Centennial Middle School | 18% |
| Centennial High School | 17.6% |
| Centerville Elementary School | 13.8% |
| Rice Lake Elementary School | 12.5% |
| Pines School - ACS | -- |
| Pines School - NSP | -- |
| Pines School - RJC | -- |
| Pines School Day Program | -- |
| Centennial Area Learning Center | -- |
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