How many Fieldstone Elementary School 4th grade students took the mathematics MCAs in 2022-23 school year?

Fieldstone Elementary School reported that fourth graders had the highest participation rate in the mathematics portion of the 2022-23 MCA, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 306 students who took that portion of the test in Fieldstone Elementary School, 160 were enrolled in the fourth grade.

The number of fourth graders taking the mathematics MCAs rose from the previous school year, when 138 students were assessed.

Overall, 71.3% of the students in the fourth grade were considered proficient in mathematics, according to the test standards.

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.

Grade	# of Students Tested	Proficiency in mathematics
3rd	146	69.2%
4th	160	71.3%