Of the 1,238 students who took part in the MCA, 25.1 percent met the testing standard while 9.6 percent exceeded expectations and scored highest on the test.
The total percentage of Wadena County students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 10.3 percent 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.
Wadena County Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Math During 2021-2022
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Menahga Elementary School | 19.1 | 36.2 |
| Sebeka Elementary School | 19.8 | 34.9 |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School | 8.9 | 34.2 |
| Verndale Elementary School | 11.9 | 19.3 |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School | 6.6 | 22.6 |
| Menahga High School | 5.3 | 23.7 |
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5TH and 6TH Grade | 7 | 21 |
| Sebeka Secondary School | 5.5 | 18.1 |
| Verndale Secondary School | 1.2 | 16.7 |
| Freshwater PSD Alternative Learning Center | 0 | 0 |
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Verndale Secondary School• Sebeka Secondary School• Menahga Public School District Board• Verndale Public School District• Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School• Menahga Middle School• Menahga High School• Sebeka Public School District• Verndale Elementary School• Wadena-Deer Creek School District Board• Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School• Menahga Elementary School• Freshwater Psd• Sebeka Elementary School• Freshwater Psd Alternative Learning Center
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