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Test Expectations: How many Hoover Elementary School students failed the science portion of the MCA test in 2023-24 school year?
These students did not meet the required standards of the science portion of the MCA, while 33.3% only partially met the standards. Meanwhile, 36% met the standards and 4% exceeded them, totaling 40% who met or surpassed standards.
In the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA), the "Partially Meets the Standards" achievement level indicates that a student has demonstrated some understanding of the grade-level academic standards but has not fully met the expectations. This level reflects partial proficiency in the subject matter, suggesting that the student may require additional support to achieve full proficiency.
Across the Rochester Public School District, 36.7% of students did not meet the standards on the science portion of the MCA, 25.7% only partially met the standards, 31.1% met the standards, and 6.6% exceeded them—totaling 37.7% who met or exceeded expectations.
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 Did Not Met Standards (%) | Students Who Only Partially Met Standards (%) | Students Who Met Standards (%) | Students Who Exceeded Standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington District-Wide Elementary School | 20.8% | 14.6% | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| Folwell Elementary School | 11.1% | 25.9% | 50% | 13% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 20% | 19% | 51.6% | 9.5% |
| Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School | 21.6% | 25.5% | 43.1% | 9.8% |
| Century Senior High School | 28.9% | 20.1% | 37.4% | 13.7% |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School | 23.6% | 26.4% | 44.6% | 5.5% |
| Mayo Senior High School | 30.1% | 22.2% | 36.2% | 11.5% |
| Gibbs Elementary School | 28.8% | 26.3% | 39% | 5.9% |
| Sunset Terrace Elementary School | 28.4% | 26.9% | 43.3% | 1.5% |
| Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School | 22.2% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 11.1% |
| Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School | 23.5% | 33.3% | 35.3% | 7.8% |
| Hoover Elementary School | 26.7% | 33.3% | 36% | 4% |
| Bishop Elementary School | 31.9% | 29.7% | 35.2% | 3.3% |
| Elton Hills Elementary School | 46.2% | 19.2% | 34.6% | 0% |
| John Adams Middle School | 38.9% | 27.4% | 30.3% | 3.4% |
| Overland Elementary School | 41.3% | 25% | 31.5% | 2.2% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 40.2% | 26.8% | 32.9% | 0% |
| Kellogg Middle School | 41.5% | 26.1% | 28.1% | 4.4% |
| John Marshall Senior High School | 43.9% | 25.3% | 22.9% | 7.8% |
| Gage Elementary School | 48% | 21.9% | 27.4% | 2.7% |
| Pinewood Elementary School | 42.6% | 31.9% | 21.3% | 4.3% |
| Dakota Middle School | 48% | 30.5% | 18.5% | 3% |
| Willow Creek Middle School | 47.5% | 31.5% | 18.3% | 2.7% |
| Riverside Central Elementary School | 65.1% | 27% | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| Middle School Right Fit | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0% | 0% |