Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz
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.
The number of Bemidji Public School District students who failed their reading assessments rose by 1.2% from the previous school year.
Data showed that sixth grade students stood out with 18.3% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Bemidji Public School District.
On the other hand, 10th grade students had the most room for improvement, with 42.9% not meeting the expected standards.
Bemidji Public School District roughly covers schools within Beltrami County and has a main office in Bemidji.
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.
| School Name | Failure Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| J.W. Smith Elementary School | 53.2% |
| Horace May Elementary School | 51.3% |
| Solway Elementary School | 45.7% |
| Bemidji Senior High School | 42.5% |
| Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alternative Learning Center | 41.4% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 36.4% |
| First City School | 30% |
| Bemidji Middle School | 26.7% |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | 25.9% |
| Northern Elementary School | 25.9% |
| Lakeside Learning Center | -- |
| Bemidji Area Learning Center | -- |
| Oshki Manidoo Center | -- |
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