50.9% of 11th graders from Dassel-Cokato Senior High School take mathematics portion of 2023-24 MCA

Dassel-Cokato Senior High School reported that 11th graders were the only students assessed in the mathematics portion of the 2023-24 MCA, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

All 81 students who took that portion of the test in Dassel-Cokato Senior High School were enrolled in the 11th grade.

The number of 11th graders taking the mathematics MCAs rose from the previous school year, when 69 students were assessed.

Overall, 58% of the students in the 11th 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%.