6th grade participation in reading MCAs ranks 3rd at Viking Elementary School in 2023-24 school year

Viking Elementary School reported that sixth graders had the third highest participation rate in the reading portion of the 2023-24 MCA, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 236 students who took that portion of the test in Viking Elementary School, 59 were enrolled in the sixth grade.

The number of sixth graders taking the reading MCAs rose from the previous school year, when 50 students were assessed.

Overall, 37.3% of the students in the sixth grade were considered proficient in reading, 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 reading
3rd	67	41.8%
4th	51	43.1%
5th	59	57.6%
6th	59	37.3%

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