Indicator 8: Third-grade Reading
Goal: Minnesotans will excel in basic and challenging academic skills and knowledge.
Rationale: Students who are proficient in reading at an early stage are more likely to be successful in school.
About this indicator: The percent of students meeting or exceeding the third-grade reading standard on the MCA-II test has declined from 81.6 percent in 2005 to 76.3 percent in 2010.
Percent of Third grade students meeting or exceeding reading standards
| Year | Data |
|---|---|
| Percent of Third grade students meeting or exceeding reading standards, Minnesota Department of Education | |
| 2006 | 81.6% |
| 2007 | 79.6% |
| 2008 | 79% |
| 2009 | 78.3% |
| 2010 | 76.3% |
Sources:
- Minnesota Department of Education, http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Data/Data_Downloads/Accountability_Data/Assessment_MCA_II/MCA_II_Excel_files/index.html
Local data:
Milestones is a product of the Minnesota State Demographic Center, a division of the Department of Administration