Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.: How many students failed the reading test in 2021-22 school year?

In Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr., 27.7% of students failed the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

These students did not meet the required standards of the reading portion of the MCA, while 40% did meet the standards.

The total percentage of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. students who failed their reading assessments grew by 14% from the previous school year.

Across the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District, 25.2% of students did not meet the required reading standards of the MCA.

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.

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	Students who did not meet standards (%)
Morristown Elementary School	18.6%
Waterville Elementary School	15.4%
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.	27.7%
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.	37%