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40.7% of Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2022-23 school year

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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

Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District registered 40.7% of its students failing the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2022-23 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 reading assessments rose by 1.7% from the previous school year.

Data showed that 10th grade students stood out with 23.1% of them exceeding standards in reading, which was the highest recorded proficiency in Sejong Academy of Minnesota School District.

On the other hand, fourth grade students had the most room for improvement, with 67.7% 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 Reading During 2022-23 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
Sejong Academy Lower School50.9%
Sejong Academy Upper School25.7%

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