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
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 Glencoe-Silver Lake School District students who failed their reading assessments fell by 0.5% from the previous school year.
Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 15.6% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.
On the other hand, eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 44.4% not meeting the expected standards.
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District roughly covers schools within McLeod County and has a main office in Glencoe.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| GSL Junior High School | 36.1% |
| Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High School | 27.6% |
| Lakeside Elementary School | 23.6% |
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