10th graders had 4th highest participation rate in reading MCAs at Maple River Secondary School in 2023-24 school year

Maple River Secondary School reported that 10th graders had the fourth highest participation rate in the reading portion of the 2023-24 MCA, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Of the 300 students who took that portion of the test in Maple River Secondary School, 80 were enrolled in the 10th grade.

The number of 10th graders taking the reading MCAs rose from the previous school year, when 66 students were assessed.

Overall, 47.5% of the students in the 10th 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
6th	79	51.9%
7th	66	47%
8th	75	53.3%
10th	80	47.5%

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