Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the science MCA and MTAS expectations in Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District in 2021-22 school year?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

By St. Paul Reporter

Jan 1, 2023

Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District registered 38.6% of its students failing the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2021-22 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.

The number of Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District students who failed their science assessments fell by 21.7% from the previous school year.

Eighth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 61.5% not meeting the expected standards.

Sejong Academy of Minnesota 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.

Failure Rates in Science During 2021-22 School Year