La Crescent Secondary Montessori & STEM Academy: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading in 2023-24 school year?
Of the 24 students who took part in the reading portion of the MCA, 29.2% (7) met the testing standard and 8.3% (2) exceeded it scoring highest on the test, for a total of 9 students who passed.
This marked a 7.3% decrease from the previous school year, when 44.8% of students at La Crescent Secondary Montessori & STEM Academy met or exceeded expectations.
The school is located in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District with one other school.
Across the district, 46.7% of students passed the reading portion 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.
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%.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy | 38.9% | 13.9% |
| La Crescent Secondary Montessori & STEM Academy | 29.2% | 8.3% |