Fewer than half of Minnesota students meet math, reading standards as state weighs testing changes

New data from the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments reveal that fewer than half of Minnesota students are proficient in math and reading. In reading, 48.6% met state standards, while in math, only 44.9% achieved proficiency. The state education department is convening a task force in October to recommend updates to the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, aiming to provide more real-time, detailed information to inform instruction.