West Twin Cities

Waconia Public School District registered 20.6% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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 Waconia Public School District students who failed their science assessments rose by 1.9% from the previous school year.

Data showed that HS grade students stood out with 12% of them exceeding standards in science, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Waconia Public School District.

On the other hand, HS grade students had the most room for improvement, with 25.9% not meeting the expected standards.

Waconia Public School District roughly covers schools within Carver County and has a main office in Waconia.

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.

School Name	Failure Rate (%)
Waconia High School	24.8%
Waconia Middle School	24.2%
Southview Elementary School	12.9%
Bayview Elementary School	11.5%
Laketown Elementary School	9%
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