7th graders had 3rd highest participation rate in mathematics MCAs at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School in 2023-24 school year

Westwood Intermediate and Middle School reported that seventh graders had the third highest participation rate in the mathematics portion of the 2023-24 MCA, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 1,577 students who took that portion of the test in Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, 395 were enrolled in the seventh grade.

The number of seventh graders taking the mathematics MCAs fell from the previous school year, when 421 students were assessed.

Overall, 42% of the students in the seventh 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.

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%.

Grade	# of Students Tested	Proficiency in mathematics
5th	398	36.9%
6th	384	26.6%
7th	395	42%
8th	400	29.8%

*Data for small student groups is suppressed by some schools to ensure privacy.