More than 35,000 students in grades 2 through 9 attempted and completed the assessments, and Stinson noted that MNPS had a 96.9 percent participation rate, despite challenges from Winter Storm Fern.

All student groups met winter growth targets for math and are on track to meet upcoming growth targets for both math and English language arts according to an update school board members received Tuesday night on the winter 2024 assessments.