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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?

Published 06/11/25

In Hoover Elementary School, 26.7% of students failed the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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%.

Science MCA Results for Rochester Public School District Students in 2023-24 School Year
School NameStudents Who Did Not Met Standards (%)Students Who Only Partially Met Standards (%)Students Who Met Standards (%)Students Who Exceeded Standards (%)
Washington District-Wide Elementary School20.8%14.6%54.2%10.4%
Folwell Elementary School11.1%25.9%50%13%
Jefferson Elementary School20%19%51.6%9.5%
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School21.6%25.5%43.1%9.8%
Century Senior High School28.9%20.1%37.4%13.7%
Bamber Valley Elementary School23.6%26.4%44.6%5.5%
Mayo Senior High School30.1%22.2%36.2%11.5%
Gibbs Elementary School28.8%26.3%39%5.9%
Sunset Terrace Elementary School28.4%26.9%43.3%1.5%
Montessori at Franklin District-Wide Elementary School22.2%33.3%33.3%11.1%
Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary School23.5%33.3%35.3%7.8%
Hoover Elementary School26.7%33.3%36%4%
Bishop Elementary School31.9%29.7%35.2%3.3%
Elton Hills Elementary School46.2%19.2%34.6%0%
John Adams Middle School38.9%27.4%30.3%3.4%
Overland Elementary School41.3%25%31.5%2.2%
Franklin Elementary School40.2%26.8%32.9%0%
Kellogg Middle School41.5%26.1%28.1%4.4%
John Marshall Senior High School43.9%25.3%22.9%7.8%
Gage Elementary School48%21.9%27.4%2.7%
Pinewood Elementary School42.6%31.9%21.3%4.3%
Dakota Middle School48%30.5%18.5%3%
Willow Creek Middle School47.5%31.5%18.3%2.7%
Riverside Central Elementary School65.1%27%6.4%1.6%
Middle School Right Fit90.9%9.1%0%0%

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