St. Paul Reporter

Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District registered 63.3% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2020-21 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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.

Data showed that eighth grade students stood out with 10% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District.

On the other hand, third grade students had the most room for improvement, with 92.3% not meeting the expected standards.

Minnesota Math and Science Academy School District roughly covers schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in Saint Paul.

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 (%)
MMSA Elementary School	76.5%
MMSA Middle School	56.3%