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 St. Francis Area Schools District students who failed their science assessments rose by 2.7% 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 HS grade students stood out with 7.6% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in St. Francis Area Schools District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 44.7% not meeting the expected standards.
St. Francis Area Schools District roughly covers schools within Anoka County and has a main office in Saint Francis.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Saints Academy | 93.8% |
| St. Francis Middle School | 43.9% |
| East Bethel Elementary School | 26.8% |
| St. Francis High School | 25.8% |
| St. Francis Elementary School | 25.2% |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | 20% |
| Saints Online Elementary School | -- |
| Saints Online Middle School | -- |
| Saints Online High School | -- |
| Crossroads East | -- |
| Crossroads School | -- |
| Restore Program | -- |
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