65.8% of Wadena County students failed the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
These students did not meet the required standards of the science portion of the MCA, compared to the 34.2% who did.
The number of Wadena County students who failed their science assessments rose by 29% from the previous school year.
The MCA is given annually to Minnesota students to determine the academic readiness of students. Not every grade is tested each year.
Analysis from the Nation’s Report Card showed math and reading scores have fallen significantly in the last decade. Science scores have been steady in recent years.
A student’s success or failure on the MCA does not impact their grades or their ability to graduate.
| School name | Students who did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Verndale Secondary School | 92.5% |
| Freshwater Education District Alternative Learning Center | 91.9% |
| Menahga High School | 73.3% |
| Sebeka Secondary School | 72.9% |
| Menahga Elementary School | 72.2% |
| Verndale Elementary School | 65.2% |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School | 58.9% |
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade | 47.9% |
| Sebeka Elementary School | 27.5% |
