ISD 728 Continues High Performance in State Assessments
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Independent School District 728 (ISD 728) continues to demonstrate high levels of achievement on the state’s accountability assessments, which include the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments Version III (MCA), based on the results released by the Minnesota Department of Education late last month.
The district’s proficiency rate of 62.1 percent in math topped the state average by more than 16 percent and was second among the state’s 10 largest districts (in terms of student population). In Reading, ISD 728 placed third among the 10 largest school districts in the state with a 60.7 percent proficiency rate. This rate was more than 11 percent higher than the state. The district’s proficiency rate in science, 50.6 percent, was more than 11 percent higher than the state and was also third among the 10 largest districts in the state.
Compared to all 327 regular and special districts, the district’s results are in the top 8 percent in math and in the top 11 percent in both reading and science.
“Our staff and leadership at ISD 728 deserve a great deal of credit,” said Dr. Kari Rock, ISD 728 Assistant Superintendent. “The success of our students is a testament to the teamwork and unwavering belief in each individual's potential. The efforts of our teachers and leadership, along with our focus on fostering a learning environment where everyone thrives, clearly reflect one of our core values.”
| SUBJECT | MN AVG. | ISD 728 PROF. | 2023 DISTRICT PROF. (DIFF.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 45.3 | 62.1 | 61.9 (+0.2) |
| Reading | 49.7 | 60.7 | 59.1 (+1.6) |
| Science | 39.2 | 50.6 | 47.4 (+3.2) |
“We are deeply grateful for the strong partnerships we share with our students, families, staff, and the broader community,” said Superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman. “We recognize the effort required to sustain this level of excellence, and we are excited about achieving even greater success in the future. The importance of providing high-quality educational experiences at ISD 728 is something we both recognize and highly value.”
Families and parents, as well as community members can drill deeper into MCA test results on the Minnesota Department of Education’s website.