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Carver County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in science in 2023-24 school year?

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com

Carver County saw 48.3% of their students pass the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in the 2023-24 school year, according to the ["Minnesota Department of Education", "Carver County"].

Of the 3,690 students who took part in the MCA, 39.1% met the testing standard while 9.2% exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.

The passing rate among Carver County students grew by 0.1% 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.

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%.

Percent of Carver County Students Meeting Science Standards During 2023-24 School Year
School nameStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Bayview Elementary School34.8%10.1%
Bluff Creek Elementary School50%10.4%
Carver Elementary School41.3%5.8%
Central Elementary School35.3%2.9%
Central Middle School20.6%5.9%
Central Senior High School39.8%4.8%
Chanhassen Elementary School52.6%7%
Chanhassen High School27.4%14.8%
Chaska High School40.3%8.9%
Chaska Middle School East31.7%6.3%
Chaska Middle School West36.6%3.6%
Clover Ridge Elementary School41%14%
Cologne Academy48.4%23.6%
Jonathan Elementary School53.2%22.3%
La Academia42.3%5.6%
Laketown Elementary School61.6%4.1%
Minnetonka West Middle School42.1%13.8%
Pioneer Ridge Middle School40.1%8%
Southview Elementary School49.4%5.6%
Victoria Elementary School52.2%6.1%
Waconia High School35.5%8.3%
Waconia Middle School27.1%4.2%
Watertown Mayer High School34.4%19.4%
Watertown-Mayer Middle School38.4%6.4%
World Learner Charter School39.5%2.3%

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